Deep sea mining for the extraction of renewable minerals, seems to be the option to counteract the causes underlying climate change. But where they will come from and where they will be extracted from? The rock in the seabed and the column of water above is the habitat for diverse forms of life in the deep sea. This talk brings us deeper to why as scientists we care about this environment.

The green energy transition promises a cleaner, more sustainable future - but have you ever wondered what powers this revolution? From electric vehicles to wind turbines and solar panels, all green technologies rely on a hidden foundation - minerals. But where do these minerals come from, and how do we ensure their supply is sustainable? Join me for a journey beneath the surface of green energy!

I will explain what copepods are and why they play a crucial role in marine ecosystems. I will also introduce the concept of oxidative stress in simple terms and describe how I measure stress in copepods. Finally, I will present my latest experiment focusing on the impact of windfarm noise on copepods and provide a glimpse into the daily life of a biologist.

Interdisciplinarity is everywhere in research these days. Bridging the silos of scientific disciplines and gaps between science, policy and practitioners seems necessary to address today’s complex and urgent sustainability challenges. However, the politics of scientific research often hamper the transformative potential of interdisciplinarity. We explore how this research can help solve the crisis