The Deep Ocean: A Largely Unexplored and Vital Ecosystem

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The deep ocean, covering 66% of Earth's surface, remains largely unexplored.
Recent discoveries highlight its importance in regulating climate, producing oxygen, and hosting extreme biodiversity, yet it faces threats from potential mining and overfishing.

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The deep ocean, covering 66% of Earth's surface, remains largely unexplored. Recent discoveries highlight its importance in regulating climate, producing oxygen, and hosting extreme biodiversity, yet it faces threats from potential mining and overfishing.

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