Deep-sea metals may be source of oxygen for life on ocean floor

Researchers suggest that deep-ocean polymetallic nodules could serve as a critical source of oxygen for deep-sea ecosystems, especially in negotiations regarding deep-sea mining regulations.

Mining companies seek to extract cobalt and nickel from polymetallic nodules for green-energy technologies, contrasting benefits against potential adverse consequences on the ocean floor and ecosystems.

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