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Metal-rich deep-sea ‘nodules’ also harbor diverse ocean life
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The finding, researchers say, should factor into plans to mine the sea floor for the metal-rich nodules
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- Scientific American(subscription required)Metal-rich deep-sea ‘nodules’ also harbor diverse ocean lifeThe finding, researchers say, should factor into plans to mine the sea floor for the metal-rich nodules
- Phys.orgDeep-sea mining could destroy unique habitats hidden inside metal-rich nodulesIn the extreme depths of the Pacific Ocean, there are small, metal-bearing formations that are far more than just valuable sources of raw materials. A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports shows that polymetallic nodules serve as specialized habitats for tiny organisms.