Official calls for cautious approach in deep-sea mining regulations
Rules for the emerging deep-sea mining sector should take a "precautionary approach" that protects the environment, the head ...
Deep-sea fish study reveals evolutionary marvels in Earth's hadal zone
The deep sea, covering approximately 65% of Earth's surface, has long been considered a biological desert. In this extreme ...
Mariana Trench expedition discovers new lifeforms flourishing in deep-sea environment
Shanghai Jiao Tong University along with multiple collaborating institutions including the University of Copenhagen and ...
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Miners are desperate to excavate the deep ocean. Could Trump help them?
In December, under the Biden administration, US Congress approved a plan to study the feasibility of refining deep-sea metals on US soil. Trump’s administration has imposed tariffs on metal imports, ...
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Deep-sea mining: can it help solve our climate problems?
A growing controversy is swirling around deep-sea mining, which aims to extract valuable minerals from the ocean floor. In July, the UN-affiliated International Seabed Authority (ISA) will start ...
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Deep-Sea Tunnels Reveal Thriving Life in Japan Trench
Scientists have discovered an intricate network of tunnels and burrows in the Japan Trench, challenging long-held beliefs ...