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The International Race for Ocean Floor Minerals
Exploring the competition for valuable metals like cobalt and nickel in the eastern Pacific ocean floor, the chapter highlights the significance of the Law of the Sea Treaty and the United States' absence in ratifying it. Discussions include concerns about China's dominance in deep seabed mining and the strategic importance of the U.S. being involved in setting environmental guidelines for seabed mining activities.