Diplomats from more than 30 nations have criticized a proposal that could allow the start of seabed mining by 2027.

“The law of the sea basically colonized [Pacific peoples’] ocean,” said Frank Murphy, a resident of French Polynesia who ...

While New Delhi shares strategic concerns with the rest of the Quad, its Indo-Pacific approach is primarily a means to ...

A seabed mining company has asked the Trump administration for approval to harvest the ocean floor for critical metals in ...

The ocean economy expanded to US$2.3 trillion (S$3.08 trillion) in 2020 but various headwinds could hinder future growth.

One of the smallest and least-visited nations in the world is hidden in the South Pacific - imagine no crowds but plenty of ...

Countries have debated for decades whether to allow mining on the ocean floor, a potential trove of critical minerals. Now, a ...

Yet despite this cultural tie to the ocean, some Pacific countries like Nauru and the Cook Islands are at the forefront of exploring the potential of deep-sea mining. “The greatest risk we face ...

The Maclean brothers’ record-breaking bid to row across the Pacific Ocean is back on track, after their state-of-the-art boat ...

One of NOAA’s most critical roles is to observe the oceans, which are currently undergoing a period of rapid and largely unexplained change.

The presence of a Chinese research ship comes after Beijing's warships circumnavigated Australia less than a month ago.

Analysis: In this turbulent landscape, the Pacific must move beyond mere narratives such as the "Blue Pacific" and take bold ...