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3. Ocean Resources

The ocean is one of Earth's most valuable natural resources. It provides food in the form of fish and shellfish. It's used for transportation—both travel and shipping. It provides a treasured source of recreation for humans. It is mined for minerals and drilled for crude oil. We discuss all these in greater detail below:

 

3.1. Fishing3.1.1. Major Fishing Grounds3.2. Climate Buffer3.3. Phytoplankton3.4. Mining3.4.1. Deep Sea Mining3.4.2. Major Deep Sea Minerals