Future plans for Chinese sediment methane hydrate and petroleum mining, as well as carbon dioxide sequestration, require credible environmental assessments to confirm that anthropogenic compounds released to shallow sediment and the water column during mining will not adversely affect food chain cycling. These seeps could also cause gradual geothermal warming and have a subsequent impact on platform or coastal stability. Conversely, it is necessary to determine that deep sediment carbon sequestration does not block natural methane and oil seepage, resulting in overall lower biologic activity. Strategic Carbon is well positioned to provide detailed environmental impact assessments for global ocean mining and carbon sequestration efforts. → Go to Full Report
