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Water

The deep-sea mining dilemma

The seafloor is rich in minerals vital for a clean energy future, but extracting them could have long-lasting environmental impacts

by Priyanka Runwal
October 9, 2023 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 101, Issue 33
Nodule collection vehicle.

Credit: Global Sea Mineral Resources | A nodule collection vehicle is ready to be launched from a mining ship.

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