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While ocean-based data centres offer solutions to land and energy issues, they introduce new environmental concerns. The story mentions potential marine pollution, which could come from the materials used, leaks, or even the discharge of warmed seawater. There are also questions about their impact on marine ecosystems and the challenges of monitoring and maintaining them in harsh ocean environments.
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