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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/MartianAndroidMiner on 2024-09-07 18:03:46+00:00.

Original Title: TIL that deep-sea mining for valuable minerals like nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements is being explored on the ocean floor, but the industry is controversial due to concerns that it could disrupt ecosystems.