A new study reveals that microplastics are present in sediments throughout the Whittard Canyon – a submarine canyon off the ...

Scientists call for better protection of Antarctica’s vulnerable seafloor ecosystem as ship traffic increases around the continent.

Microplastics (MPs) pollution is a prevalent environmental problem that affects ecosystems globally. Despite the growing ...

New research reveals ship-induced methane releases may be significantly underreported in global emissions estimates ...

An underwater volcano near Tonga revealed how sediment spreads, disrupts marine life, and raises questions about deep-sea ...

Not all jewels shine deep-green like emeralds or have the sparkle of diamonds. Some tumble from algae-coated cages in a rush of rock and shell, briny water splashing alongside them onto the boat deck.

The U.S. push to mine international waters for metals defies global efforts to control and protect these fragile ecosystems.

The ancient city of Aenaria sank underwater after a volcano erupted nearly 2,000 years ago. It is being brought back through ...

The Metals Company, based in Canada, created a U.S. subsidiary to mine Clarion Clipperton, and received a major boost in ...

Traveling around Eagle County, it is easy to wonder about the interesting geological features that dot the landscape. While ...

An untapped energy savior might just be sitting on the ocean floor. From AI to defense to clean energy, critical minerals ...

Ships traveling through shallow waters trigger methane emissions from seafloor sediments, increasing greenhouse gas releases.