The discovery of dark oxygen and its significance: Impacts on the Earth’s environment, deep-sea ecosystems, and energy utilization

The discovery of dark oxygen can bring innovations in multiple fields, including reconsidering the Earth’s oxygen supply mechanisms, a deeper understanding of deep-sea ecosystems, and exploring new energy sources. This phenomenon is believed to occur when polymetallic nodules electrolyze seawater, g...

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Published inGeographical Research Bulletin Vol. 4; pp. 130 - 132
Main Author Shangguan, Liren
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Resources Economics Research Board 20.02.2025
資源経済研究会
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ISSN2758-1446
DOI10.50908/grb.4.0_130

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Summary:The discovery of dark oxygen can bring innovations in multiple fields, including reconsidering the Earth’s oxygen supply mechanisms, a deeper understanding of deep-sea ecosystems, and exploring new energy sources. This phenomenon is believed to occur when polymetallic nodules electrolyze seawater, generating oxygen, and it is suggested that it may play a crucial role in deep-sea material cycles and biological activities. Furthermore, applying this principle could pave the way for its utilization as a renewable energy source. However, many aspects of its generation mechanism and its impact on deep-sea ecosystems remain unknown. In particular, careful research and the development of environmentally friendly technologies are necessary to assess the potential effects of deep-sea mining on dark oxygen supply and marine ecosystems.
ISSN:2758-1446
DOI:10.50908/grb.4.0_130