## The Last Frontier of Greed
The deep ocean floor contains more nickel and cobalt than all terrestrial mines combined. It is also the most fragile ecosystem on the planet.
### FAQ
**Q: Why is deep-sea mining picking up now?**
A: The EV Revolution. To build millions of batteries, we need cobalt. Terrestrial cobalt often comes from child labor in the DRC. Deep-sea mining offers 'Conflict-Free' minerals, but at the cost of destroying the seafloor. Furthermore, because the CCZ is in international waters, companies can potentially avoid the heavy royalties required by sovereign nations. It's a gold rush for the 21st century: High-tech, high-risk, and completely unregulated. This tool models the 'Royalties Gap' that makes destroying the abyss so financially attractive.