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S5E3: Mining the Deep: The world of nodule treasures
FromSustainable Asia
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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Nov 22, 2019
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Podcast episode
Description
Why are companies so eager to start harvesting metal rich nodules from the ocean floor? In Episode 3 we are following Deep Green, a company founded by former Nautilus management. This company is eager to start harvesting nodules in the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) in the Pacific. Could this be a more sustainable way of getting minerals?Guests: Gerard Barron, Deep Green Dr Gregory Stone, Deep Green Dr David Santillo, Greenpeace Matthew Gianni, Deep Sea Conservation Coalition Dr Chong Chen, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology Dr Julia Sigwart, Queen’s University, BelfastDuncan Currie, Deep Sea Conservation Coalition Credits:Producer and Host: Marcy Trent Long Producer: Sam ColombieSound Engineer: Chris WoodINTRO/OUTRO Music: Alex MauboussinTeaching Guide for Educators here
Released:
Nov 22, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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