Deep-sea mining is the process of extracting minerals and other resources from the ocean floor. It is a relatively new industry, with the first commercial operations beginning in the late 1990s. Deep-sea mining has the potential to provide a valuable source of minerals, metals, and other resources, but it also poses a number of environmental risks.

Deep-sea mining operations are typically conducted in remote areas of the ocean, often in depths of several thousand meters. The process involves using specialized