Learn English: Seabed Mining: A Risky Venture? (normal)

President Trump's approval of seabed mining has sparked a major political and environmental clash in Congress.

The Metals Company is eager to begin extracting valuable minerals from the deep ocean floor, despite the risks.

Concerns exist regarding the environmental impact and the financial viability of this largely untested practice.

Opponents argue that such actions might violate international agreements and cause irreversible damage to the ecosystem.