4-th episode of 6-th season "NOVA"

What "NOVA" 4-th episode about

The bed of the northeast Pacific Ocean is covered with a "carpet" estimated to be worth a staggering ten million dollars. These manganese nodules-the bumpy carpet-are rich not only in manganese but in the key strategic minerals: copper, nickel and cobalt. NOVA examines the debate about who owns them and who has the right to exploit their use.

Episode number: 4

Episode name: "Cashing In On The Ocean"

Episode release date: 2 february 1979 at 02:00

Status: aired