Suppose you were told that mining deep-ocean mineral resources would mean severely degrading ocean bottom habitats and life forms such as giant tubeworms and giant clams (Figure XXXXXXXXXXDo you think...

Suppose you were told that mining deep-ocean mineral resources would mean severely degrading ocean bottom habitats and life forms such as giant tubeworms and giant clams (Figure 14.6). Do you think that such information should be used to prevent ocean bottom mining? Explain.