Rules for the emerging deep-sea mining sector should take a "precautionary approach" that protects the environment, the head ...

The rapid expansion of China’s ocean exploration offers Beijing valuable military intelligence as it expands its naval reach ...

Rules on deep-sea mining in international waters must be driven by "sound science" and built on consensus, the head of the ...

Deep-sea mining is highly controversial partly because the deep seabed is more or less untouched and still relatively poorly ...

However, one mining company disagrees, saying that, "If you do not do anything, you get accused, and if you do something, you ...

Mining of polymetallic nodules from the seabed might lead to significant and long-lasting ecological changes -- both in the mined area, where surface sediments and the fauna living in and on it are ...

Xu Xun, director of BGI-Research, emphasized the importance of the research in redefining human understanding of deep-sea ...

Large volumes of fish and other marine life are routinely caught in bottom-trawl nets used to sweep the seabed. Charities say ...

Pressure on the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to finalise and adopt regulations for deep-sea mining is increasing. While some ISA member states are hoping to see progress soon, a growing number ...

Life Under Water is back for a second season after an incredibly successful first season which won a Bronze Climate award at ...

"I felt a deep sadness especially when I saw the dead ... Image: Dead shellfish on the seabed Open Seas called on the Scottish government and supermarkets to do more. "The scampi industry and ...