At first glance, it looks like something straight out of a horror movie. Pale, translucent, and equipped with eerie glowing eyes, the ghost shark is one of the strangest creatures lurking in the depths of the world’s oceans.

A mining company sent an advanced ship to try to pluck valuable minerals from the deep ocean. Here’s how it worked.

Scientists warn deep-sea mining recovery depends on habitat, and some losses in vents and seamounts may be irreversible.

The company is one of several that aim to explore the sea, where polymetallic nodules found on the deep ocean floor contain critical minerals.

When we think of marine life, we usually picture colorful coral reefs or dense seaweed forests filled with fish and other critters. The ocean that comes to mind is the one touched by sunlight.

Therefore, it is no surprise that people have found some truly strange things when exploring them. From ancient statues to war artifacts to weird underwater life forms, here are the strangest things found by deep-sea divers.

The Stargazer fish, known for its creepy face and deadly ambush tactics, has electric organs capable of delivering up to 50 volts.

Deep beneath the ocean surface, where sunlight never reaches and food is scarce, vast gardens of deep-sea sponges are quietly thriving. Now, a team led by UNSW researchers has uncovered some of the hidden microbial strategies helping them survive in one of Earth's harshest environments.

From deep sea ghost sharks to symbiotic worms and unusual crustaceans, scientists have identified 1,121 new marine species in a single year through the Ocean Census initiative.

Deep Sea Minerals Corp. (CSE: SEAS) (OTCQB: DSEAF) (FSE: X450) ("Deep Sea Minerals" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”) has determined that the Company’s application submitted under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (“DSHMRA”) is in substantial compliance with applicable U.

OceanWell plans to test its deep-sea desalination technology off Malibu, aiming to produce fresh water more efficiently than traditional methods. The system uses underwater pressure to filter seawater,