Such resources include fishing grounds, oil and gas accumulations, sand, gravel, and some heavy minerals in the shallower areas of the margin. Metallic minerals resources are thought to also be associated with certain active margins, and of great value.
The available resources include fishing grounds, oil and gas reserves, sand, gravel, and certain heavy minerals found in the shallows of the continental shelf. Metallic minerals are also believed to be linked to specific active margins and are highly valuable.