Venture beneath the surface of the ocean and you'll find a world as alien as any far-flung destination. In the darkness and ...

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

The US is looking to dramatically expand its efforts to churn up the seafloor in a new hunt for rare metals and critical ...

In 1979, a deep-sea mining experiment in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) left a lasting mark on the seabed. Decades later, ...

By: Paulina Barnjak and Dylan Long The affirmative In the age of accelerating climate change, collapsing ecosystems and ...

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

Deep-sea mining may irreparably harm ocean ecosystems before we even have a chance to fully study its impacts. That's one reason the Center has taken a lead role against deep-sea mining. We're ...

That discussion came one day after President Trump signed an executive order to help the deep-sea mining industry. Here are key takeaways from the conference panel: Deep-sea mining could have a ...

President Trump signed an executive order to boost the U.S. deep-sea mining industry for critical minerals. Supporters say deep-sea mining could boost the U.S. economy and reduce reliance on land ...

President Donald Trump is trying to fast track a brand new, highly controversial industry – mining critical minerals in the deep sea. Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing the ...