But this study shows that rich-nodules on the seafloor may have provided an additional source of oxygen to the biosphere—the zone of life on Earth encompassing all living organisms. We can't ...

Nature scientists reveal that there is a new form of oxygen that is found at the surface of the ocean. As we know it, the ...

“There’s already overwhelming evidence that strip mining deep-sea nodule fields will destroy ... knowing they may be a significant source of oxygen production.” Prof Sweetman added ...

If confirmed, this would imply that our planet contains a source of oxygen that doesn ... economic value of these nodules, ...

Understanding ancient ocean temperatures—particularly from the Cenozoic era (the past 66 million years), in which Earth ...

It brings up questions about the potential of this oxygen to support deep-sea organisms. Environmental concerns: Why mining could be catastrophic for marine life The polymetallic nodules are gaining .

The destruction of these oxygen-producing nodules could have severe consequences for deep-sea ecosystems, potentially creating more "dead zones" where life struggles to recover.

The authors also suggested that the amount of oxygen created may fluctuate depending on the number and mixture of nodules on ...

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