India takes the plunge with the Deep Ocean Mission
All Indians MatterFebruary 19, 2021
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India takes the plunge with the Deep Ocean Mission

In less than three years, a three-man crew will descend 6 km into the ocean in a tiny titanium alloy submersible to kick off India’s mission to mine the mineral riches of the sea floor.

How will this collaboration between agencies like ISRO and the National Institute of Technology support India’s economic ambitions? And what are its implications on the fragile ocean ecology, coastal communities and livelihoods?

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