"There is an urgent need to better understand our deep-sea biodiversity." Scientists make wild discovery while exploring deep ...

Close to the summit of an underwater mountain west of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a jagged landscape of towers rises from the gloom.

Portugal’s parliament has approved the drafting of a moratorium on deep sea mining in territorial waters to 2050.

Active engagement on three initiatives could see Africa’s needs reflected in global ocean governance decisions. In 2022, ...

Lithium has become a crucial commodity in the global transition toward green energy. With most of it mined and refined abroad, companies are racing to tap into a vast reserve buried deep under the ...

Certain metallic rocks seem to be making oxygen in the dark, without light or sunshine, at the bottom of the ocean.

Beyond its scientific value, the project is also a key element in strengthening India’s blue economy, contributing to both ...

Deep-seafloor organisms consume oxygen which scientists believe is produced by seawater electrolysis without light or sunshine.

Sea moss, derived from red algae, is being touted for its potential health benefits, including thyroid support, immune and ...

One would think that a volcano was not the most hospitable place for living organisms. However, the Borealis Mud Volcano, at 400 m water depth, acts as a sanctuary for a number of marine species.

The underwater volcano Borealis Mud Volcano is located in the Barents Sea and was first discovered by researchers at UiT The ...

Yet while Greenland may be sitting on mineral riches, any "gold rush" continues to be slow to materialise. The economy, which ...