Deep Sea Exploration and Mining Quiz

What percentage of Earth is made up by the deep sea?

• 25%

• 75%

• 50%

• 90%

What is the significance of the Barbie Pig specimen?

• It is a newly discovered species.

• It is a plant found in the ocean.

• It is a common deep sea creature.

• It is a type of fish.

Why is cataloging new species from the deep sea important?

• To create new tourist attractions.

• To increase the number of known species.

• To find new food sources.

• To understand and protect deep sea ecosystems.

What is one of the main reasons for considering deep sea mining?

• To reduce ocean pollution.

• To find new species.

• To create new habitats.

• To extract rare metals for green technology.

What is a potential risk of deep sea mining?

• Increased ocean temperatures.

• Increased ocean currents.

• Destruction of deep sea ecosystems.

• Decreased fish populations.

How is the impact of deep sea mining compared to land-based alternatives?

• It is significantly higher.

• It is about the same.

• It is negligible.

• It is a tiny fraction.

What is a challenge in valuing deep sea biodiversity?

• Lack of interest from scientists.

• Difficulty in assigning a monetary value.

• Abundance of species.

• Lack of technology.

What are some resources that countries and industries are interested in extracting from the deep sea?

• Freshwater and sand.

• Oil, gas, and minerals.

• Coral and seaweed.

• Fish and shellfish.

What is the current legal status of deep sea mining in international waters?

• It is fully allowed.

• It is partially allowed.

• It is not allowed.

• It is encouraged.

What major decision does society face regarding the deep sea?

• Whether to explore the deep sea further.

• Whether to exploit or protect its resources.

• Whether to ban all ocean activities.

• Whether to increase fishing quotas.