Conservationists say retrieving mineral-rich rocks will destroy sea life. Environmental studies show conflicting results.

If the U.S. wants to secure critical minerals it should invest in mining and processing facilities on home soil rather than ...

Opening in Canadian theatres on May 24, Ocean with David Attenborough is a beautiful yet dark look at the vital ecosystems of ...

The enigmatic crustacean Alicella gigantea is the world’s largest amphipod, but like all deep-sea creatures it hasn’t proved ...

China's strategic discussions with the Pacific island nation on ocean minerals follow the Trump administration's bypassing of ...

The White House’s executive order last month purports to authorize mining in international waters – against the authority of ...

NOAA Ocean Exploration sent cameras inside the wreck over the Easter holiday weekend and three planes were located in the carrier’s #3 elevator shaft.

The Trump administration is taking a step toward potentially allowing companies to trawl for minerals under the ocean floor ...

Deep-sea mining could unleash clouds of debris that threaten a mysterious, vital ecosystem we barely understand.

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at boosting the deep-sea mining industry, marking his ...

FAYETTEVILLE -- Matt Holden believes taking part in a 21-day expedition exploring the Pacific Ocean this summer ... remotely operated vehicles to the ocean floor -- anywhere from 4,000 to 6,000 ...