Deep ocean floor has never been mined for resources That is about to change Mining companies may launch deep-sea mining by 2018 Environmental consequences remain unknown Researchers are rushing to fil
Deep ocean floor has never been mined for resources
That is about to change
Mining companies may launch deep-sea mining by 2018
Environmental consequences remain unknown
Researchers are rushing to fill the data gaps
Tests on corals may show how badly marine life will suffer
Science-based regulations can help control the damage