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.

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.

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

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.

In the past, scientists, industry and government have worked together in surprising, tense and fruitful ways Christian Elliott A variety of marine creatures and unique features can be found in the deep sea off Norway, including the dumbo octopus, colorful ...