Invisible clouds of sediment created by underwater mining spread for miles, putting ocean floor ecosystems at risk.
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The line between two worlds

This stunning view from Bora Bora shows a sharp natural contrast between deep sea and coral shallows.
A DW investigation traces the hidden financial web behind deep-sea mining — an industry scientists say remains poorly understood, yet capable of causing irreversible harm to oceans worldwide.