Fast fashion relies heavily on synthetic fibers that are made from oil and gas, fossil fuels that cause climate change.

Trace metals such as iron or zinc that are stored in deep-sea sediments are lost forever to phytoplankton on the ocean surface. This is what geochemists believed for a long time about the cycle of ...

Experts alarmed over Trump’s promotion of deep-sea mining in international waters Critics call for an industry moratorium until more scientific data can be obtained.

Politics Trump’s New Executive Order Promotes Deep Sea Mining in US and International Waters While Bypassing International Law Critics call for an industry moratorium until more scientific data ...

The deep sea begins roughly 200 meters below the surface, at the depth where sunlight disappears. It makes up more than 90% of the ocean’s volume, yet most of what lies beneath remains a mystery.

Scientists and legal experts warn against commercial deep-sea mining as US President Donald Trump signs an executive order opening up both US and international waters.

An oddly shaped deep-sea fish recently washed up on an Oregon beach, catching the attention of a local aquarium. The Seaside Aquarium identified the fish as a longnose lancetfish.

Deep-sea mining involves extracting minerals from the ocean floor at depths of 200 metres or more. It has never been done on a commercial level, but several companies are exploring regions and testing ...

Deep-sea mining firm The Metals Co asked the Trump administration on Tuesday to approve its plans to mine the international seabed, making it the first such company to seek the government's ...

The order seeks swift permits for mining nickel, cobalt and other minerals from the sea floor. Critics say it threatens both ocean life and global agreements.

President Trump signed an executive order to boost the U.S. deep-sea mining industry for critical minerals. Supporters say deep-sea mining could boost the U.S. economy and reduce reliance on land ...

Deep-sea mining firm Impossible Metals said on Tuesday that it has asked U.S. federal officials to launch a commercial auction for access to deposits of nickel, cobalt and other critical minerals ...