Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Marine biology
Languages : en
Pages : 764
Book Description
Marine Research
Author: Marine Geology and Oceanography of the Pacific Manganese Nodule Province
Author: James L. BischoffPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1468435183
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 839
Book Description
Deep-sea manganese nodules, once an obscure scientific curios ity, have, in the brief span of two decades, become a potential mineral resource of major importance. Nodules that cover the sea floor of the tropical North Pacific may represent a vast ore de posit of manganese, nickel, cobalt, and copper. Modern technology has apparently surmounted the incredible problem of recovering nodules in water depths of 5000 meters and the extraction of metals from the complex chemical nodule matrix is a reality. Both the recovery and the extraction appear to be economically feasible. Exploitation of this resource is, however, hindered more by the lack of an international legal structure allowing for recognition of mining sites and exploitation rights, than by any other factor. Often, when a mineral deposit becomes identified as an ex ploitable resource, scientific study burgeons. Interest in the nature and genesis of the deposit increases and much is learned from large scale exploration. The case is self evident for petrol eum and ore deposits on land. The study of manganese nodules is just now entering this phase. What was the esoteric field of a few scientists has become the subject of active exploration and research by most of the industrialized nations. Unfortunately for our general understanding of manganese nodules, exploration results remain largely proprietary. However, scientific study has greatly increased and the results are becoming widely available.
Deep-Sea Sediments
Author: H. HunekePublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0444530002
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 865
Book Description
'Deep-Sea Sediments' focuses on the sedimentary processes operating within the various modern and ancient deep-sea environments. The chapters track the way of sedimentary particles from continental erosion or production in the marine realm, to transport into the deep sea, to final deposition on the sea floor.
Marine Research, Fiscal Year 1968
Author: National Council on Marine Resources and Engineering Development (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Marine biology
Languages : en
Pages : 756
Book Description
Mantle Metasomatism
Author: Martin A. MenziesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
South Pacific Marine Geological Notes
Author: Proceedings of the ... Session
Author: Committee for Co-ordination of Joint Prospecting for Mineral Resources in South Pacific Offshore AreasPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Marine mineral resources
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
Antarctic Ecosystems
Author: R. BargagliPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9783540220916
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
This volume provides an overview of climate change data, its effects on the structure and functioning of Antarctic ecosystems, and the occurrence and cycling of persistent contaminants. It discusses the role of Antarctic research for the protection of the global environment. The book also examines possible future scenarios of climate change and the role of Antarctic organisms in the early detection of environmental perturbations.
New Publications of the Geological Survey
Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 746
Book Description
Bibliography and Index of the Geology and Mineral Resources of Washington, 1963-1980
Author: Connie MansonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description