Explorer Seeks Trump’s Nod to Mine Metals on Pacific Seabed
A seabed mining company has asked the Trump administration for approval to harvest the ocean floor for critical metals in ...
Jefferson Public Radio3d
There's no rulebook for deep sea mining. Companies want to push forward anyway
Countries have debated for decades whether to allow mining on the ocean floor, a potential trove of critical minerals. Now, ...
First earthquakes detected in Pacific Ocean using ultra-stable optical interferometry on undersea cables
Indeed, while more than 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by water, the ocean floor is largely unmonitored ... and ocean ...
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Deep sea mining for rare metals impacts marine life for decades, scientists say
Marine life in the deep ocean can take decades to recover from the impact of deep-sea mining for rare metals, new research shows.
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New Volcano Chain Found in Cook Islands, Pacific Ocean
Researchers uncover a possible active underwater volcano chain near the Cook Islands, hinting at fresh geological activity.
What a new study found about the long-term impact of deep sea mining
The findings have come at a time when there has been a growing demand for establishing a moratorium on all deep sea mining ...
Another tiny Pacific nation courts China for deep-sea mining riches
With a seabed rich in cobalt, nickel and copper, Kiribati is seeking new partners after a previous deal with a Canadian ...
Vancouver based explorer seeks Trump’s nod to mine metals on Pacific seabed
A seabed mining company has asked the Trump administration for approval to harvest the ocean floor for critical metals in international waters controlled by a United Nations-affiliated organization.