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U.S. Geological Survey Global Seabed Mineral Resources

Fact Sheet 2025-3017
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https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20253017

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Abstract

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides science and data on seabed mineral resources and ecosystems, as well as on the potential hazards associated with extraction. The Nation relies on minerals for infrastructure, technology, manufacturing, and energy production. Critical minerals are essential to the economic and national security of the United States and have a supply chain vulnerable to disruption.

For decades, USGS scientific innovation has contributed to the delineation of seabed mineral resources, the mechanisms of seabed mineral formation, and the environmental impacts of resource extraction. Since 1962, the USGS has also led scientific inquiries into the potential for deep sea mining. By providing impartial science on seabed minerals and their environmental setting in the deep oceans, the USGS enables decision-makers to evaluate the best practices for mineral resource development.

Suggested Citation

U.S. Geological Survey, 2025, U.S. Geological Survey global seabed mineral resources (ver. 1.1, April 8, 2025): U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2025–3017, 4 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20253017.

ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)

ISSN: 2327-6916 (print)

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title U.S. Geological Survey global seabed mineral resources
Series title Fact Sheet
Series number 2025-3017
DOI 10.3133/fs20253017
Edition Version 1.0: April 1, 2025; Version 1.1: April 8, 2025
Publication Date April 01, 2025
Year Published 2025
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
Description 4 p.
Online Only (Y/N) N
Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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