#deepsea #geology #geoscience #mining
This video delves into the controversial topic of deep-sea mining. This new frontier of exploration and exploitation has stirred a maelstrom of debate. The allure lies in polymetallic nodules, clusters of minerals rich in manganese, nickel, copper, cobalt, and trace amounts of rare earth elements and lithium. But is the bounty worth the risk?
The deep sea is one of the most fragile ecosystems on our planet, and also one of the least explored. The proposed technique for deep sea mining is akin to vacuuming up the ocean floor, a process that could devastate any organic life it encounters.
We discuss the rich microbiome of the ocean floor, similar to the beneficial bacteria and fungi that support plant life in a garden. Disturbing these communities could have far-reaching consequences.
We also explore alternatives to deep sea mining, debunking the fallacy that we are running out of minerals on land. With new significant gold deposits discovered yearly and our understanding of geology and geophysical techniques evolving, we are increasingly adept at locating these resources.
Deep sea mining is a short-sighted and potentially catastrophic solution to a problem with other, less destructive answers. It’s a testament to the rashness of human nature, and a stark reminder of the need for careful stewardship of our planet.
Join us as we explore this complex issue, weighing the pursuit of minerals against preserving the environment. Let’s use our knowledge, technology, and resources wisely and leave the deep sea to its mysteries. For now, at least.
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