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=== Habitat mapping and conservation ===
Marine geology has a key role in [[habitat]] mapping and conservation. With global events causing potentially irreversible damage to the sea habitats, such as [[Deep sea mining|deep-sea mining]] and [[bottom trawling]], marine geology can help us study and mitigate the
The CCZ has been surveyed and mapped to designate specific areas for mining and for conservation. The [[International Seabed Authority]] has set aside approximately 160,000 square kilometers of seabed within the CCZ as the area is rich with [[biodiversity]] and [[habitat]]s.<ref name=":24" /> The zone houses over 5,000 species, including [[sea cucumber]]s, [[coral]]s, [[crab]]s, [[shrimp]]s, [[Hexactinellid|glass sponges]], and members of the [[Spider|spider family]] and, has been an area where new species of [[sea worm]]s have been discovered.<ref name=":25" /> Furthermore, 90% of the species have yet to be identified.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-11 |title=These deep-sea animals are new to science—and already at risk |url=https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/deep-sea-animals-new-species-mining |access-date=2024-04-11 |website=Animals |language=en}}</ref> Proper marine survey techniques have protected thousands of habitats and species by dedicating it to conservation.
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