Japan And The Deep Sea: Mining The Last Frontier

Описание: In January 2026, Japan plans to launch the world’s first commercial deep-sea mining operation near the remote island of Minami-Torishima — targeting polymetallic nodules rich in cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements. But at what environmental cost?
In this video, we’ll explore:
🔹 What exactly is being mined and why
🔹 Where these rare metals are found
🔹 Methods of Deep Sea Mining
🔹 The shocking environmental consequences — from sediment plumes to species extinction
🔹 A fascinating new discovery: dark oxygen
🔹 Why over 900 scientists have called for a pause on deep-sea mining
From life in the abyss to the risk of triggering ecosystem collapse, this video uncovers the hidden truths beneath the ocean floor.
Some of this video has been shown before. It has been updated with the latest research and news.

🧠 Want to dive deeper into the science?
Watch my companion video on the discovery of “dark oxygen” over on the 7 Days of Science channel!

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👇 What do you think? Should deep sea mining be banned or strictly regulated? Let me know in the comments.

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