Balancing Economic Opportunities and Environmental Costs: Examining the Pros and Cons of Deep-Sea Mining
Balancing Economic Opportunities and Environmental Costs: Examining the Pros and Cons of Deep-Sea Mining
The Pros of Deep-Sea Mining
1. Large Reserves: Deep-sea mining has the potential to extract vast amounts of minerals and metals that are found in the ocean floor, including gold, diamonds, copper, and cobalt.
2. Economic Opportunities: Deep-sea mining can