Researchers say oxygen is being produced on the ocean floor. The mining company funding them isn't happy

The discovery of oxygen being produced on the ocean floor — apparently by ancient lumps of metal — has put the scientists behind the landmark study at odds with the Canada-based mining company that funded them.

Researchers say oxygen is being produced on the ocean floor. The mining company funding them isn't happy
A lump of mineral with gold flecks sits on a black table

The discovery of oxygen being produced on the ocean floor — apparently by ancient lumps of metal — has put the scientists behind the landmark study at odds with the Canada-based mining company that funded them.