Opinion
Deep-sea mining threatens sea life in a way no one is thinking about − by dumping debris into the thriving midwater zone
Despite growing interest in deep-sea mining, much of the deep ocean, particularly the midwater zone, remains poorly understood. A 2023 study in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone found that 88% to 92% of ...
China’s new deep-sea weapon: How dangerous is its cable-cutting tech?
China has developed a compact deep-sea device capable of cutting armoured undersea cables at depths of 4,000 metres — twice ...
Scientific American4h
Meet Some of the Strangest Deep-Sea Creatures, from ‘Sea Pigs’ to ‘Disco Worms’
A riotous photography collection from a recent underwater mission off the coast of Chile shows new and fascinating deep-sea ...
Japan Today17h
Race to name creatures of the deep as mining interest grows
In the cold, lightless Pacific Ocean deep, the seabed is scattered with metal-rich rocks coveted by miners -- and huge ...
Scientists peeked underneath an iceberg and found a startling kaleidoscope of marine life
A hidden ecosystem of giant sea spiders, octopuses, and other stunning sea creatures shows how life can flourish even when sealed off from the surface by a thick layer of ice.
The Citizen21h
Fish trade: Why Tanzania’s coastal regions trail Lake Zone
The fishing trade in Tanzania remains highly the fishing trade in Tanzania remains highly uneven, with the Lake Zone ...