Deep sea mining is a relatively new mineral retrieval process that takes place on the ocean floor. Ocean mining sites are usually around large areas of polymetallic nodules or active and extinct hydrothermal vents at about 1,400 - 3,700 m below the ocean's surface.[1] The vents create sulfide deposits, which contain valuable metals such as silver, gold, copper, manganese, cobalt, and zinc.[2][3] The deposits are mined using either hydraulic pumps or bucket systems that take ore to the surface to be processed. As with all mining operations, deep sea mining raises questions about potential environmental impact on surrounding areas. Environmental advocacy groups such as Greenpeace have argued that seabed mining should not be permitted in most of the world's oceans because of the potential for damage to deepsea ecosystems.
copper, gold, iron
because salt has deteriorated the minerals
The minerals get into the ocean by when it rains the minerals on land flows into the ocean.
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When it rains, this helps wash minerals into the ocean from the land, which will add more minerals into an area of ocean water. Also, the formation of sea ice can also increase the amount of minerals.
yes, the minerals come from rock chimneys on the ocean floor
nickel
That magnetic minerals spreading from a mid-ocean ridge
That magnetic minerals spreading from a mid-ocean ridge
That magnetic minerals spreading from a mid-ocean ridge
minerals that crystallize directly from ocean waters
The minerals and dissolved gases in ocean water are used by plant and animals.