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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Whale carcasses take decades to fully decompose and can provide food for an entire ecosystem on the dark depths of the ocean floor. Dr Adrian Glover, a Museum expert in deep-sea biodiversity, sheds ...