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Read Replies (1) | Respond to In 1979, a Deep-Sea Mining Experiment in the Pacific Altered the Seafloor—44 Years Later, Its Environmental Impact is Still Revealing ItselfIn 1979, a deep-sea mining experiment in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) left a lasting mark on the seabed . Decades later, a groundbreaking study published in the journal Nature , co-led by the National Oceanography Centre and the Natural History Museum , London, provides new insights into the long-term ecological impacts of mining activities in the deep ocean. In 1979, a Deep-Sea Mining Experiment in the Pacific Altered the Seafloor—44 Years Later, Its Environmental Impact is Still Revealing Itself environment is beginning to show signs of life returning to the area. However, questions remain about the extent of the damage and the recovery process.Clarion-Clipperton Zone , located in the Pacific Ocean, has become a key target for deep-sea mining. Rich in manganese nodules , which are crucial for extracting battery metals like nickel and cobalt, the CCZ holds enormous potential for fueling the green energy transition .experiment , designed to study mining processes, serves as a valuable time capsule, offering a glimpse into the future of deep-sea mining and its potential environmental consequences.
