Deep-sea mining promises critical minerals for the energy transition without the problems of mining on land. It also promises to bring wealth to developing nations. But the evidence suggests these ...

Analysis of ash sediment showcases that most of the deep sea lives were buried and also had clogged organs during Hunga Volcanic event.

The U.S. push to mine international waters for metals defies global efforts to control and protect these fragile ecosystems.

Deep-sea mining is promoted as a solution for the energy transition and wealth for developing nations. However, evidence ...

With the help of methane-munching-microbes, these translucent sea spiders gobble up a potent greenhouse gas to stay alive.

The Metals Company is applying for permission from the Trump administration to mine for nickel and cobalt beneath a remote ...

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) meets next week to continue debating rules for ocean floor mining in international ...

Two new studies warn Vancouver-based miner's deep-sea operations threaten whales, dolphins and an uncounted number of other ...

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that supports deep sea mining in both United States and international ...

This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network, where Elizabeth Claire Alberts is a fellow. On ...

Key points The deep sea is one of Earth's most fragile and least understood environments.A group of scientists led by CSIRO ...

On Thursday, Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, released research into the environmental impacts of deep-sea mining. It aims to promote better environmental management of deep-sea ...