Researchers collected more than 43,000 records of dives and assessed the photos and videos to determine how much of the bottom has been seen by humans.

There is currently no commercial deep-sea mining happening anywhere in the world, though companies have been pushing for years. They appear to have found a new champion in Trump.

CEO and Chairman Gerard Barron testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources on “Exploring the Potential of Deep-Sea Mining to Expand American Mineral Production” Mr. Barron ...

The head of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) on Wednesday criticized US President Donald Trump's order to fast-track deep-sea mining in the open ocean outside American territorial waters.

Nauru's ambition to commercially mine the seabed is likely at risk following President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at fast-tracking ocean mining, anti-deep sea mining advocates warn.

"I think the question I would like to be asked is, are the latest scientific findings being used to drive decisions and discussions about deep-sea mining…I think unfortunately it's not the case. For ...

For example, we hear the topic of, ‘will deep-sea mining disturb carbon sequestration in the deep ocean? I think that was established in about 2020 that this is not an issue.” Dr. Peacock ...

The initiative thrusts an agency known for regulating U.S. oceans and fisheries into a potential diplomatic row with the International Seabed Authority. President Donald Trump’s assertion that ...

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Tuesday the Chinese research vessel recently seen near Ilocos Norte was “worrisome” because the ship has deep sea mapping capabilities for submarine deployment.