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Massive Seabed Mining Project Proposed in the Pacific Ocean
A large-scale seabed mining project has been proposed in the Pacific Ocean, raising alarm among ocean conservation groups such as the Surfrider Foundation. Deep-sea mining would extract minerals like nickel, cobalt and copper from the ocean floor, a practice critics warn could cause irreversible damage to poorly understood marine ecosystems. Environmental organisations are urging governments to block or pause such projects.
Why now: Deep-sea mining is a contentious issue as regulators and companies weigh mineral demand against risks to fragile ocean ecosystems
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