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Will deep sea mining destroy what the ocean already provides humanity?

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Gerald McCormack | Published in Features, Weekend

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Will deep sea mining destroy what the ocean already provides humanity?
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A precautionary approach of two concurrent nodule mines has the potential to provide a major new revenue stream for the Cook Islands of around US$90 million (NZ$124m) per year, writes Gerald McCormack, Natural Heritage Trust.

A precautionary approach of two concurrent nodule mines has the potential to provide a major new revenue stream for the Cook Islands of around US$90 million (NZ$124m) per year, writes Gerald McCormack, Natural Heritage Trust.


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