New underwater volcanoes found in sea off Fiji

Updated June 19, 2008 20:18:26

Mining companies are trying work out how to retrieve minerals being spewed into the ocean by two underwater volcanoes north east of Fiji. The volcanoes were discovered by Australian scientists who were mapping the ocean floor. They're releasing smoke containing lead, zinc, copper and gold.

Presenter: Felicity Ogilvie
Speakers: Geology expert Richard Arculus, CSIRO research ship

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