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Understanding the Abyss: Mapping the Seafloor for Sustainable Mining
The project focuses on establishing a fundamental understanding of seafloor conditions in relation to deep-sea mining. It specifically investigates polymetallic nodules, which are potato-sized rocks found scattered across the ocean floor at abyssal depths between three and six kilometers. These nodule deposits are significant for their potential resource value and require thorough characterization to inform sustainable mining practices.
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