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Behind the race to mine the bottom of the ocean
What will humanity risk to keep our technology?
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The ocean covers more than 70% of the surface of our planet, and it contains an abundance of resources and life that are unlike any other found in the world. Metallic deposits are among these coveted resources, scattered throughout our ocean floors and offering crucial opportunities for humanity’s future development. But while land mining has managed to meet our planet’s needs so far, it’s still unclear whether it will be able to continue doing that, which means global powers must now look to our oceans for the solution.
What impact will this have on the environment? Will humanity risk the destruction of marine life to support our technological advancements? And what does mining the ocean floor actually entail? Click through this gallery to find out.
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