Cyber Heroes

Seeing Niyaguti's hesitation, Xiangshan immediately said: "Actually, you don't have to worry about being involved in 'weapons development'. Our research is for peace. Neither of us are military personnel. We are from United Nations, a member of the United Nations Office for Project Services.”

"The Project Services Agency is..."

“Within the United Nations system, we are committed to the implementation of international project management, international procurement services, infrastructure construction, socially responsible investment and innovation and other capacity building activities of the United Nations, international multilateral organizations and financial institutions, member states’ governments and other partner institutions— — organization.”

Xiang Shan showed a very official smile: "My assistant and I are not even citizens of the United States. You don't need to worry about being involved with the military at all. Just because of other considerations, we can only keep it strictly confidential at the moment. working."

Niyaguti opened her mouth slightly, as if she had thought of something shocking. But her jaw-dropping moment didn't last long. Nia Guti sighed: "I... am very sorry. I believe your project is peaceful and of extremely important significance. However, I still have very important things to do now... I... I …”

Niyaguti raised her hand and pressed her temples.

"Are you worried that it will have an impact on the current research project?" Xiang Shan said: "Don't worry at all. Since the project you are currently working on is coincidentally similar to the project we are working on, then the two projects can be combined. Together—and believe me, madam, it will do you good. There is no better-financed public institution on the entire planet than ours."

"Maybe. This condition is very good, but now... I really don't have the heart to go... No, I should say I don't have the time. I will rush back to the United States this month to attend two more hearings..." Niaguti arrived : "I understand that you are doing very meaningful things, but I also have things that I have to do."

"Can I ask? What you are talking about is..."

"Mining companies." Niyaguti said straightforwardly: "Sea hot springs mean massive sulfide deposits. In recent years, engineering technology has continued to make breakthroughs, and the cost of mining seabed deposits is decreasing. Mining companies are scrambling to develop water resources. Conduct exploration activities to find mineral veins with huge economic benefits.”

Niyaguti sighed: "The hydrothermal fauna on the seabed is a fragile population. The temperature they live in is much higher than that of deep sea water, and their own mobility is also weak. Once the habitat is destroyed, the entire population will Destruction. However, the current legal protection for hydrothermal organisms is not enough..."

Xiangshan closed his eyes and meditated. Speaking of which, he had indeed vaguely heard of similar things. But in his mind, the series of news were all about "unmanned submersibles achieving such-and-such technological breakthroughs."

The "Alvin" submersible, which was the first to discover hydrothermal organisms, is said to have been installed on a mother ship of less than a thousand tons. But for modern submersibles, such a small boat is not enough. Mother ships equipped with modern high-end diving equipment often have a displacement of thousands or even tens of thousands of tons.

This type of technology is actually closely related to the mining technology of deep-sea solid minerals.

The development of deep-sea exploration technology can also drive the development of deep-sea mineral mining technology.

Even the "shuttle boat-style" deep-sea mineral mining technology uses a model composed of mining ships, mining submersibles, and transport submersibles. It can basically use the deep-diving technology developed for ocean exploration.

Xiang Shan thought about it in his mind for a while.

——In other words, humans can already reach into the bottom of the sea...

This type of technology has almost matured in this era.

Speaking of which, recently, did the United States say that a super deep-sea submarine was... operating in that period?

Xiangshan took out his collection and checked the recent news.

Then, he discovered...

That famous 10,000-ton scientific research ship is really operating near the Galapagos Islands.

After checking the information on the scientific research ship, I found that it was indeed jointly funded by several mining companies.

If you look closely, you will find that they were brought in by Ecuador. In order to boost the economy, Ecuador attaches great importance to this project of introducing foreign investment.

"Oh..." Xiang Shan nodded: "I can guess what's going on."

Niaguti said: "Yes, there are related discussions on the Internet... but the voice is too small. Some idiots also want to lobby the Ecuadorian government to expel those United States companies."

"This is indeed a bit difficult." Xiang Shan nodded: "For Ecuador, deep-sea mineral deposits almost do not exist, and they have no ability to mine them. By introducing foreign investment, they can at least get a sum of money. If they want to build a permanent mining station, even It will allow the domestic industry to develop well."

Ecuador's tertiary industry is extremely developed, with tourism and service industries accounting for half of its GDP. Of the remaining part, the manufacturing industry accounts for less than two-thirds of the mining industry, and the oil industry accounts for a considerable proportion.

"But for people in the United States, we are only protecting a few of the thousands of species that are facing extinction." Niaguti sighed: "I can use the research materials I have now I'll make a copy for you. I believe in Yog's character. But now I don't have the energy to do other research except this. I will go back to my country for activities, and then come here again to study hydrothermal biota..."

Xiang Shan said: "Thank you for your support. But this matter is not urgent. Now I suddenly have arrangements, I'm afraid I have to go to the United States in the next few days."

Zhu Xinyu poked her head out: "I didn't hear about this arrangement before I came here? What are you going to do?"

"Protect animals." Xiang Shan said: "For all mankind, 'protecting deep-sea hydrothermal biota' is the most important task at the moment."

He has always been very good at pulling off tiger's skin and raising the banner.

And now, there happened to be a huge name to lend him.

………………………………………………………………

300 years later.

Above the whale's head, Xiangshan's consciousness was sinking.

We are very close to our destination now. And the internal strength that has been rising steadily for a long time since he fully inherited the legacy of the Eighth Martial God is actually showing signs of improvement at this moment.

In the process of reading Ola Freeman's records and learning the language of whales, Xiangshan's brain is also accepting new rules.

At this moment, in the empty sea, Xiangshan seemed to be entering the dreams of whales.