Japan will begin test mining for rare-earth-rich mud from the deep seabed off Minamitori Island, some 1,900 kilometres (1,180 ...

TOKYO: Japan will from January attempt to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in the deepest trial of its kind, ...

Ocean Decade endorsement for Chinese-led initiative ‘reflects’ increasing leadership role in specialised marine field.

Other risks of deep sea exploration include entanglement on the sea floor and fire in the cabin. By far, the biggest risks in ...

When Hans Hartman, a civil engineer, attempted to film the ocean depths in 1917, he pioneered what would become the first deep-sea ROV, or remotely operated vehicle.During an era of silent movies ...

There's no place for experimental vehicles in continued human exploration of the deep sea," Lahey said. "If you want to take human beings into the deep sea, you have to be held to a higher standard.

April 10 (UPI) --Aquatic enthusiasts have an opportunity to join a virtual deep sea expedition with underwater explorers this week, as remotely operated vehicles take cameras below the surface of ...

"Deep-sea exploration led by scientists and local communities is crucial to better understanding the planet's largest ecosystem," Miller said. "If we have a better understanding of our ocean, we ...

Humans have visually documented about 1,470 square miles, or a mere 0.001 percent, of the deep seafloor, according to a new study.That’s a little larger than the size of Rhode Island.

We know from the Titan submersible that there’s a real risk of implosion when it comes to deep sea exploration. The Titan submersible imploded in June 2023 with five passengers on board. The implosion ...