Japan is diving into deep-sea mining in search of a clean ocean in the future
Japan is a country with a long and rich history of maritime exploration. In recent years, the country has been at the forefront of efforts to develop new technologies for deep-sea mining. This is a controversial issue, with some environmental groups raising concerns about the potential impact of deep-sea mining on the marine environment. However, the Japanese government believes that deep-sea mining is essential to ensure the country's future supply of essential minerals. Japan is home to some of the world's leading deepwater mining companies, including Japan National Oil, Gas and Metals Corporation (JOGMEC). JOGMEC has been involved in deep-sea exploration for more than 20 years and is currently developing a pilot project to extract rare earth metals from the seabed. The Japanese government also supports the development of deepwater mining technologies through the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). METI has launched a number of initiatives to promote deepwater min...