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Is deep sea mining allowed?
Is deep sea mining allowed?
CryptoPioneer
Wed Nov 06 2024
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I'm wondering if deep sea mining is permitted. I've heard about the potential environmental impacts and want to know if there are any regulations or restrictions in place regarding this activity.
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lucas_clark_artist
Fri Nov 08 2024
These contracts cover vast areas of the ocean floor, totaling over 1.5 million square kilometers.
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Andrea
Fri Nov 08 2024
Commercial deep sea mining is currently prohibited by international law, despite ongoing test mining activities.
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Michele
Fri Nov 08 2024
The International Seabed Authority, an organization overseeing the exploitation of mineral resources in international waters, has issued exploration contracts.
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CryptoTamer
Fri Nov 08 2024
A total of 31 contracts have been granted for the exploration of deep sea minerals.
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SumoStrength
Thu Nov 07 2024
To put this into perspective, the area covered by these contracts is four times the size of Germany.
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