# Deep-sea mining could destroy unique habitats hidden inside metal-rich nodules

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1 outlet covering · First listed: Phys.org, Nov 11, 2026, 4:00 AM · Read it: <https://phys.org/news/2026-11-deep-sea-destroy-unique-habitats.html>

In 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.

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- Nov 11, 2026, 4:00 AM: [Deep-sea mining could destroy unique habitats hidden inside metal-rich nodules](<https://phys.org/news/2026-11-deep-sea-destroy-unique-habitats.html>) — Phys.org (Science news)
  In 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.