From DW Documentary.

The ocean is our planet’s life support system. 🌊 It is the largest habitat on the planet, covering about 71% of the earth’s surface. It acts as an important heat buffer and absorbs almost 30% of carbon dioxide emissions from human activities. However, the ocean is facing major threats like climate change, overfishing, pollution and industrial exploitation. 🆘

The deep sea holds large quantities of valuable materials such as manganese, nickel, cobalt, and copper, which are in high demand as they are used to produce technology like mobile phones. As land-based resources become increasingly limited, marine deposits are attracting more attention as the world shifts away from fossil fuels.

What are the consequences of exploiting the ocean floor?

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