Sir David Attenborough interview on deep ocean mining

Sir David Attenborough interview on deep ocean mining

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Biology, Science, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

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The video emphasizes the critical importance of preserving ocean ecosystems, highlighting the potential dangers of allowing heavy industry to exploit the ocean floor. It discusses international efforts to regulate ocean mining and the need for more scientific research before proceeding. The video also explores the unknowns of deep ocean ecosystems and connects ocean mining to broader environmental issues like CO2 absorption, heating, overfishing, and plastic pollution.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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