Get Wise: What Is Dark Oxygen?

Dark Oxygen

Discovery of Dark Oxygen: Unveiling a New Chapter in Deep-Sea Research In an extraordinary finding, scientists have discovered a phenomenon referred to as “dark oxygen” during experiments conducted on the abyssal seafloor in the Pacific Ocean. This groundbreaking discovery could significantly enhance our understanding of deep-sea processes and the ocean’s elemental cycles. The revelation of […]

Deep-Sea Mining: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Deep-Sea Mining: Last Week Tonight

The Perils of Deep Sea Mining Harvesting Precious Metals from the Ocean Floor Deep sea mining, particularly the extraction of polymetallic nodules from the ocean floor, has emerged as a potential solution to the growing demand for precious metals. These nodules, rich in valuable elements such as cobalt, nickel, and rare earth metals, are found […]