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Dark oxygen could rewrite Earth’s history

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The Deep-Sea Dilemma: Mining vs. Ecology

This chapter investigates the critical role of deep-sea mining for polymetallic nodules in supplying minerals for battery production while stressing the ecological ramifications of such extraction practices. It calls for a thorough understanding of the deep sea's ecological importance and the potential risks of disrupting ocean oxygen levels before pursuing these mining operations.

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