On this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses a groundbreaking discovery in deep-sea science that could change the future of deep-sea mining. Researchers have found that nodules sought after for mining in the deep sea are actually crucial for oxygen production in the dark depths. This revelation raises important questions about the impact of deep-sea mining on ocean habitats and biodiversity.
The Dark Oxygen Discovery: A Game Changer for Deep Sea Mining?
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