Currently, the words “deep sea,” “mining,” and “manganese nodules” are often heard and are becoming more and more prominent. Deep-sea mining is a potential new industry in which non-renewable resources could be extracted from the bottom of the deep sea. However, as little is known about the ecosystems of these depths and the impacts of this industry, the prospect of mining these resources poses a great risk.
During my internship at HIFMB, I have been researching this issue – particularly the protest movements in the Pacific. This zine introduces some aspects together with pictures and puzzles in the hopes that the interactivity will ease the entry into this important topic.
