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

New Zealand’s willingness to encourage seabed mining in the same piece of ocean where offshore wind generation could be built is unprecedented, according to an international wind farm developer.

The deep sea, covering approximately 65% of Earth's surface, has long been considered a biological desert. In this extreme ...

Magnificent waterfalls, take-your-breath-away vistas, and glorious stretches of sandy beaches—Southern state parks are some ...

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

The leader of climate-vulnerable Palau wants US President Donald Trump to come snorkelling with him to understand the "slow ...

"It is vital that the duty of care to safeguard our oceans is at the forefront of discussions." Nations at odds over future ...

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 ...

The deep-sea, covering more than 60% of the Earth's surface, is a realm of mystery. It hosts a diverse range of geological features, which are all subject ...

Abdul Manan Magtiblo watched the excavator dump a piece of Gebe Island into the back of a truck. Barely a thicket remained on ...

Pressure on the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to finalize and adopt regulations for deep-sea mining is increasing.

Independent researchers from the MiningImpact project and the German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources ...