The conquest of seas and oceans is accelerating with the development of the blue economy, where competition for seabed resources is becoming increasingly intense. According to France 24, this rush to the depths is marked by a race for energy, mineral and fishery resources, as well as the pursuit of genetic wealth.
Actors involved in this competition are employing advanced technologies, notably drones, to exploit these resources. This dynamic is transforming the Blue Ocean into a new geopolitical and geoeconomic battleground, where rivalry between nations intensifies over access to and control of underwater riches.