sub-sea mining

Sub-sea mining involves extracting valuable minerals and resources from beneath the ocean floor. This process uses specialized, often remote-operated equipment to locate and retrieve materials like copper, nickel, rare earth elements, and other metals found in hydrothermal vents, deep-sea beds, and mineral deposits. It is driven by the demand for these resources in industries like electronics and renewable energy. Sub-sea mining aims to access these resources with minimal surface disruption, but it also raises concerns about environmental impacts on marine ecosystems. It is a developing field that balances resource needs with environmental and regulatory considerations.