Deep-Sea Mining 101: Everything You Need to Know

Sunday, 26 January 2025

Quick Key Facts

The ocean covers more than 70 percent of the surface of the planet.
The deep sea makes up 90 percent of the total marine environment and is the largest biome on Earth.
More than 5,000 marine species live in the Pacific Ocean’s Clarion-Clipperton Zone, a focus area of deep-sea mining.
Several countries — including Canada, France and New Zealand — have called for a moratorium on deep-sea mining.
Deep-sea mining is not necessary to obtain the critical minerals needed for the renewable energy transition.
Demand for critical minerals can be reduced by 58 percent by 2050 through the use of new technologies, circular economy strategies and increased recycling.
90% of electronic waste is dumped or illegally traded.

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