Submarine communications cable
OverviewEnvironmental impactEarly history: telegraph and coaxial cablesModern historyImportance of submarine cablesVulnerabilities of submarine cablesSee alsoFurther reading
The presence of cables in the oceans can be a danger to marine life. With the proliferation of cable installations and the increasing demand for inter-connectivity that today''s society demands, the environmental impact is increasing. Submarine cables can impact marine life in a number of ways. Seabed ecosystems can be disturbed by the installation and maintenance of cables. The effects of ca