JOURNAL ARTICLE

Metals make oxygen on the seafloor.

  • Published In: Science News, 2024, v. 206, n. 3. P. 7 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: PERKINS, SID 3 of 3

Abstract

Metal-rich nodules found on the seafloor are generating oxygen, according to new research. This discovery challenges the previous assumption that most of the dissolved oxygen in the deep sea comes from surface waters. The oxygen production on the nodules may help support seafloor ecosystems in areas targeted for deep-sea mining. The nodules act like tiny batteries, producing voltage through an electrochemical reaction on their surface, which can potentially split seawater into hydrogen and oxygen. However, the impact of deep-sea mining on oxygen production and the wider ecosystem is still uncertain. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science News. 2024/08, Vol. 206, Issue 3, p7
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Mining and Mineral Resources
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:178896203
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