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What’s at stake if we mine the deep sea?

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The Future of Deep Sea Mining

The deep ocean is home to vast reserves of polymetallic nodules. Mining companies say they are essential for our green future. But scientists warn that exploiting this resource could be catastrophic. This potentially could have effects on the ocean's ability to sequester and cycle carbon.

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