Deep-sea mining may still be in its infancy, but scientists and environmentalists are already raising the alarm about the risks. Seafloor massive sulfides that form around hydrothermic vents are rich ...

CHARLESTON, S.C., October 9, 2026 (Newswire.com) - Eco Minerals, Inc., a U.S.-based deep-sea mineral exploration and development company with advanced autonomous underwater survey capabilities, ...

In a recent paper published in Scientific Reports, researchers from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) warn that some ...

Taking a submarine 500 meters below the ocean surface reveals an extraordinary underwater world far beyond the reach of ...

Deep-sea scientists discovers 57 new species, including one they compare to "SpongeBob" character Patrick Star.

An ROV collects mineral samples from the Escanaba seafloor. (ROV Jason/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute) Scientists ...

National Geographic today unveiled the trailer and premiere date for EXPEDITION: SAVING OUR SEAS, a one-hour special showcasing the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Ocean Expeditions — a ...

Norway has a reputation for environmental leadership, from championing international biodiversity policies to its wilderness protection and ambitious biodiversity regulations. An international ...

Welcome to the deep ocean. Commonly considered to be the waters below 200 meters (656 feet), the deep ocean is a place where it is dark, food is scarce, and temperatures and pressures are extreme.

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More than 700 people attended the event, learning more about the least-explored ecosystem on the planet and the researchers ...