Deep-sea mining could unleash clouds of debris that threaten a mysterious, vital ecosystem we barely understand.

Research led by the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO-CSIC), with the participation of the Universitat Autònoma de ...

Kane was struck by the high concentrations of microplastics found in the sediment, especially because Whittard Canyon is so ...

Fast-moving underwater avalanches, known as turbidity currents, are responsible for transporting vast quantities of ...

The results also underscore the ecological importance of species like the Atlantic cod, Atlantic hagfish, and European eel, ...

Companies are preparing to move forward with seabed mining, but a method for gathering critical minerals from the seafloor ...

Environmental groups are decrying an executive order signed by President Donald Trump to expedite deep-sea mining for ores ...

It’s no wonder deep-sea creatures are so strange. They survive against the odds in one of the most extreme environments on ...

Deep-sea mining endangers rare species, threatening biodiversity in the ocean's depths and raising critical questions about ...

Companies are preparing to move forward with seabed mining, but a method for gathering critical minerals from the seafloor ...

The order aims to accelerate the mining of critical minerals in both US and international waters, part of a broader strategy ...

Mining of these rock-like nodules was the topic of discussion of experts and industry representatives gathered in Tempe on ...