A treasure hunt takes place 2,000 meters under the sea, in total darkness only lit by the Nautile, a deep-sea submarine unique in Europe.
A second impact lies in the fact that these types of particles, which can be harmful to many other environments, will be deposited, for example, on ecosystems which are not used to having these heavy metals.
The deep seabed is also home to ores and metals coveted by certain manufacturers, considered essential to the energy and digital transition.
This area is home to underwater geysers that spew water over 300 degrees and are home to hundreds of species, such as shrimp and mussels.
However, such mining would be disastrous for the environment, despite 15 years of research which leaves these environments still little known.
Life, 2,000 meters under the sea, in total darkness, is only illuminated by a deep-sea submarine, unique in Europe: the Nautile.
Second impact: these types of particles, which can be harmful to many other environments, will be deposited, for example on ecosystems which are not used to having these heavy metals.
Underwater geysers that spew water at over 300 degrees and are home to hundreds of species, such as shrimp and mussels.
It’s a strange treasure hunt that takes place 2,000 meters under the sea.