What is Deep Sea Mining? List 3 impacts of Deep Sea Mining.

QUESTION 13

Deep sea mining is the process of extracting mineral deposits from the ocean floor, typically at depths of 200 meters or more. These minerals often include valuable metals like nickel, copper, cobalt, zinc, and rare earth elements, found in polymetallic nodules, massive sulfides, and ferromanganese crusts.

QUESTION 14

List 3 Impacts of Deep Sea Mining.

i) Habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity in deep-sea ecosystems, which are often unique and slow to recover.

ii) Creation of sediment plumes that can spread over vast areas, smothering marine life and affecting water quality.

iii) Noise pollution from mining operations, which can disrupt marine mammals and other sound-sensitive species.