Willem Marks

Willem Marks, a UK-based investigative journalist specializing in deep-sea mining, shares fascinating insights from the underwater realm. The conversation dives into the emerging practice of deep-sea mining and its potential impact on green energy. Marks recounts his firsthand experience with a mining operation in Papua New Guinea, highlighting the advanced technology at play and the environmental challenges it faces. He also reveals the tensions between local communities and mining companies, who often overlook the concerns of residents dependent on the sea.