Summary:
- Deep-sea mining is the process of extracting valuable minerals and metals from the ocean floor. This includes materials like copper, cobalt, and rare earth elements.
- Many countries and companies are interested in deep-sea mining as a way to access these valuable resources. However, there are concerns about the environmental impact and who should have the rights to these resources.
- The Pacific Ocean has a lot of mineral wealth on its seafloor, and there is a growing competition between countries and companies to control and exploit these resources.