Massive Offshore Aquifer Discovered in the North Atlantic: A Potential Game Changer for Global Water Security?
2025-09-06
Expedition 501, a multinational research project, has unearthed a massive freshwater aquifer under the North Atlantic seabed, potentially holding enough water to supply New York City for 800 years. Building on a serendipitous discovery in 1976, the expedition extracted tens of thousands of liters of water samples for analysis of their origin and usability. This discovery offers a potential solution to the growing global water crisis, but also raises challenges concerning ownership, sustainable extraction, and the impact on marine ecosystems. Further research will determine the water's age and suitability for consumption.
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