A new study finds that deep-sea mining waste in the ocean’s twilight zone could disrupt food webs and starve midwater ...

Scientists have discovered that deep-sea mining plumes can strip vital nutrition from the ocean’s twilight zone, replacing natural food with nutrient-poor sediment. The resulting “junk food” effect ...

A standout discovery was this new predatory sponge. Its spherical form is covered in tiny hooks that trap prey.

A new study led by researchers at the University of Hawai‘i (UH) at Mānoa published today in Nature Communications is the ...

In the darkness of the deep ocean, where pressure crushes and light fails, an expedition has found an astonishing array of ...

Learn about the new deep-sea species discovered in the Southern Ocean, including a "death-ball" sponge that uses a deadly ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gigablue, a leading innovator in marine carbon dioxide removal technology, today unveiled a new custom-built remotely operated vehicle (ROV) as part of its ...

An incredible underwater expedition has revealed over 100 potential new species in the depths of the Pacific Ocean, near Chile's coast. Using advanced technology and the expertise of an international ...

A deep-sea expedition to one of Earth's most remote island chains has surfaced stunning pictures of the vibrant ecosystems surrounding hydrothermal vents that scientists didn't even know were there.

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 ...

Scientists have confirmed 30 new deep-sea species, including a predatory “death-ball” sponge, showcasing how advanced ...