Dr. Luis Buatois (Ph.D.) traces a series of hexagons with his finger, following the path carved by tiny organisms millions of ...

Yasuhara continues, "Deep sea covers over 40% of our planet's surface, and its ecosystem is known to be highly vulnerable. The deep sea also harbors countless species that are still undiscovered.

Deep-sea hydrothermal vent ecosystems are unique environments found on the ocean floor, characterized by the presence of mineral-rich hot water that supports diverse biological communities.

Deep-sea mining may irreparably harm ocean ecosystems before we even have a chance to fully study its impacts. That's one reason the Center has taken a lead role against deep-sea mining. We're ...

given that we know so little about the deep-ocean ecosystems. Even from an investment perspective, deep-sea mining is muddy waters. Nick Popovic, co-head of copper and zinc trading at Glencore ...

The shock discovery that metallic nodules could be producing oxygen in the deep sea made headlines last year – now the team behind it is launching a new project to confirm and explain the findings ...

Dark oxygen serves as a symbol of Earth’s unexplored depths and the fragility of deep-sea life. Its discovery underscores the urgency of studying and protecting marine ecosystems. 'A 1,000-ton ...

Using collections, SCUBA, submersibles, and more we ask questions about marine biodiversity, coastal ecosystems, coral reefs, the deep sea, and the impact of climate change. The Smithsonian conducts a ...

However, we now understand that the deep ocean is a rich, if somewhat alien, ecosystem of marine life ... the imminent prospect of commercial deep-sea mining. You can read more about how these ...