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Various mineral deposits can be found on the deep sea floor including copper, gold, manganese, and rare earth elements used in the manufacture of  mobile phones and other electronic devices

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Various mineral deposits can be found on the deep sea floor including copper, gold, manganese, and rare earth elements used in the manufacture of  mobile phones and other electronic devices.  Although large-scale commercial mining is not taking place yet, there is a growing interest in developing technologies that can effectively mine these minerals from the deep sea floor.  There are many benefits to deep sea mining, but there are drawbacks as well. 

For this Discussion Forum, I would like you to do some research on deep sea mining.  Then form an opinion on whether we should continue to develop technologies to pursue  deep sea mining, OR should we not mine the deep sea.  There is a lot of information available so you should not have any trouble finding resources.  Here are a few websites to get you started: 

https://www.iucn.org/resources/issues-briefs/deep-sea-mining (Links to an external site.)

https://www.whoi.edu/know-your-ocean/ocean-topics/ocean-resources/seafloor-mining/ (Links to an external site.)

Directions: Do some research about Deep Sea Mining and form an educated opinion about it.  

1. For your post you will answer the question: Should we continue to develop technologies to pursue deep sea mining or not?
   Be sure to support your opinion with factual reasons why or why not (200 word minimum). 
2. Please do not write about what deep sea mining is; the focus of this post is to write about your opinion on the above question. 
3. Be sure to cite any data, statistics, etc... that are not common knowledge, and please do not include any quoted passages.  Your post should be entirely written in your own words, expressing your thoughts and opinions. 
4. Read through your classmates' posts and reply to two (2), respectfully explaining why you agree or disagree with their opinion (100 word minimum each).