Dark Oxygen: A new discovery in the immense depths of the Pacific Ocean has caught the attention of the whole world. About 13 thousand feet below the sea surface, a unique element called ‘dark oxygen’ has been found in dense darkness. This discovery is not only surprising scientists, but is also giving a new direction to the global competition of occupation of resources.
Come, let’s know the story of this dark oxygen, which is in the foothills of the northern Pacific Ocean, which is an eye on India, China and America.
What is dark oxygen?
The Clarion Cliprton Zone of the Northern Pacific Ocean has recently discovered small metal nodules (balls). These nodules are spread on a large scale in the ocean foothills. Their biggest secret is that they automatically produce oxygen. Due to this ability to produce oxygen in the dark, they have been named ‘Dark Oxygen’.
Scientists say that these notes are potato -shaped and are made completely made of metal. The depth at which they are present do not reach the sunlight. Despite this, these nodules are producing oxygen, which adds an unheard dimension to the Earth’s bio-chemical processes so far.
India, China and America in the competition of resources
India has been trying for a long time for the discovery and mining of mineral resources present in the deep sea in the Pacific Ocean. In 1987, India became the first country to get the status of ‘leading investor’ and was allocated for exploration of about 1.5 lakh square kilometers in the Central Indian Ocean Basin (CIOB).
Recently this privilege was extended for five years in 2017. India now wants to get a license internationally to get these resources. At the same time, America and China are also involved in this competition. It is believed that the country that occupies resources like dark oxygen will play an important role in balance in future.
Global politics and environmental concerns
While the discovery of dark oxygen has introduced a new possibility to the world, environmental concerns related to it are also increasing. Mining in the ocean foothills can cause serious threat to the maritime ecosystem. Scientists and environmentalists are emphasizing that intense studies should be done on its long -term effects before mining in deep sea.
The increasing competition of India and other countries has further intensified the race to control this secret treasure of the ocean. It will be interesting to see who occupies dark oxygen and other ocean resources in the coming times and due to this changes in global power balance.
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