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Abysmal Knowledge
By: Kasandra Diaz GEL150B Final

Seafloor Mining!

What is it and how do we do it?

Deep sea floor mining is a process in which valuable minerals are collected from the ocean floor at depths of 1,500 meters to 6,000 meters. Since no human can withstand the pressures at such depths, machines are sent down to dig into the sediment and collect materials for us.

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Explore this website to learn more about where seafloor mining occurs, why we do it, and the effects it has on the environment!

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