Very interesting !
July 23, 2024Scientists have discovered a source of “dark oxygen” on the abyssal seafloor, a place where no sunlight can penetrate.
The oxygen, which appears to be made from metals forming a natural battery, might play a role in the ecosystem of the deep ocean – or even the origins of life on Earth.
The researchers say that the discovery has serious implications for deep-sea mining, since removing these metals might interfere with ocean ecosystems.
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