Deep-sea Mining

a crab walking over polymetallic nodules in the deep ocean

‘Dark oxygen’ discovery – deep sea mining needs a rethink

The discovery that oxygen is produced in the bathypelagic zone means deep sea mining - and the origin of life - needs a serious rethink
Review – The High Seas, by Olive Heffernan

Review – The High Seas, by Olive Heffernan

ByGraeme GourlayAug 7, 2024
High crimes on the High Seas - a review of The High Seas; Ambition, Power and Greed on the Unclaimed Ocean by Olive Heffernan, Profile Books
Competition: name a new species of deep-sea coral

Competition: name a new species of deep-sea coral

ByDIVE StaffJul 11, 2024
The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition has organised a competition inviting ocean lovers to name a new-to-science species of deep-sea coral. 
a deep sea volcanic vent

Ocean Census ‘Arctic Deep’ expedition to search for undiscovered Arctic life

ByDIVE StaffMay 7, 2024
The Ocean Census has launched its Arctic Deep Expedition in the search for undiscovered species in the depths of the Arctic Ocean
norwegian coastline and deep sea

Norway opens the door to deep-sea mining exploration

Norway has approved the exploration of an area of its deep sea floor for rare earth minerals - but what does that mean for the environment?
Future of deep-sea mining put on hold

Future of deep-sea mining put on hold

The future of deep-sea mining remains uncertain as member states of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) fail to reach an agreement
The future of deep-sea mining is being decided this week

The future of deep-sea mining is being decided this week

Deep-sea mining could be a prime source of minerals for the green energy transition - or an environmental catastrophe - nobody's sure...
Biodiversity fears over deep sea mining

Biodiversity fears over deep sea mining

ByDIVE ContributorsJul 12, 2017
The race is on to mine the deep-sea floor and the minerals it contains - but is the rush to exploit the seabed putting marine biodiversity at risk?
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