Deep Sea Mining Balancing Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Resource Extraction

Deep sea mining, the extraction of minerals from the ocean floor, offers promising solutions to the increasing demand for critical minerals essential for modern technologies. Compared to traditional mining, deep sea mining can access vast, untapped resources with potentially reduced environmental footprints through advanced AI and robotic technologies. However, this emerging industry faces significant challenges, including high operational costs, technological complexities, regulatory uncertainties, and substantial environmental risks. The fragile deep sea ecosystems could suffer irreversible damage, necessitating robust environmental assessments and stringent regulations. The future of deep sea mining hinges on balancing economic benefits with environmental protection through innovative and responsible practices, ensuring sustainable development while safeguarding ocean health. Manish Verma "Deep Sea Mining: Balancing Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Resource Extraction" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-8 | Issue-4 , August 2024, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd67180.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/computer-science/artificial-intelligence/67180/deep-sea-mining-balancing-opportunities-and-challenges-for-sustainable-resource-extraction/manish-verma