"Defining Continents and Oceans"

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Continental drift: Why the need for critical minerals might change the way we define Earth's zones

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A peaceful transition away from fossil fuels will require new agreements on how to manage mineral resources in the deep ocean as well as those associated with continents.

Scientists surveyed, sampled and defined the hidden continent of Zealandia .

The last continent to be discovered was Zealandia , because it is 94% underwater.

The ocean covers 70% of our planet, we need a workable agreement on its custodianship.

Deep-sea exploration and mining technology now make it possible to harvest mineral deposits from the seafloor.

The International Seabed Authority was formed in 1994 as part of UNCLOS to govern exploitation of the deep ocean.

The ISA aims to finalize a deep-sea "mining code" by July next year .

A coalition of 32 countries has called for a moratorium on deep sea mining in international waters.

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