After many years of mining the Pacific Ocean seafloor in search of mineral-laden energy nodules, deep-sea miners have recently discovered a wide array of new species amidst their projects. In fact, marine biologist experts have identified 90% of the organisms around this central Pacific abyss as new species. What was once viewed as an area devoid of any life has now been proven as the home of numerous life forms.
In order to further this ecological exploration, researchers from the Natural History Museum of London have begun analysis of a specific Pacific area known as the Clarion Clipperton Zone and have categorized between 88% to 92% of the 5,578 species found as foreign organisms.
As nations around the world swarm toward this groundbreaking discovery, the International Seabed Authority of the United Nations has granted 17 contracts to this energy bed and continues to negotiate. These agreements include contracts with nations such as Russia, China, Korea, Germany, France, India, and the United Kingdom. Each of these countries has partnered with commercial firms in order to propel their efforts toward scientific discovery.
Moreover, nations worldwide have continued to explore this diverse environment and hope to analyze these newfound organisms for any chemical compounds that may be used for medical research. As such, the chief executive of The Metals Company named Gerard Barron hopes to receive grants to use underwater harvesters on these valuable nodules in order to propel the numerous scientific improvements that they have presented to humanity and continue the betterment of mankind through scientific discovery.
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