The U.S. Navy's mine clearance efforts in the Persian Gulf are under scrutiny due to minimal attention and funding, sparking concerns about readiness.

Despite the danger of sea mines, experts say that mine clearing has received minimal attention and funding from the U.S. Navy and is often overshadowed by more high-profile weapons systems. <p>Despite the danger of sea mines, experts say that mine clearing has received minimal attention and funding from the U.S. Navy and is often overshadowed by more high-profile weapons systems.</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5766222" />