Review:
Deep Sea Mining
overall review score: 2.5
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Deep sea mining is the process of retrieving mineral deposits from the ocean floor. It involves using remotely operated underwater vehicles to extract ores such as copper, cobalt, and nickel from deep-sea hydrothermal vents or polymetallic nodules.
Key Features
- Utilizing underwater vehicles for extraction
- Recovering valuable minerals from deep-sea deposits
- Potential impacts on marine ecosystems
Pros
- Ability to access untapped mineral resources
- Decreased reliance on terrestrial mining
Cons
- Environmental concerns such as habitat destruction and disruption of marine life
- Regulatory challenges in international waters