Unlike conventional volcanoes that erupt with lava, mud volcanoes like Borealis release methane-rich fluids and sediments. These processes shape the surrounding seabed, forming a unique deep-sea ...

The deep sea, covering over 90% of Earth's oceanic surface, is now recognized as a biodiversity hotspot. Many deep-sea species are thought to have evolved from shallow-water ancestors, making ...

The rate of warming observed in deep-sea (below 2000 meters) and abyssal regions (below 4000 meters) is substantial and exerts a notable influence on the redistribution of global heat and subsequent ...

The sediments in the sea basin (Sites A5, A6, A7, B2, B4, B7A and C4) varies greatly, with a large amount of silt and sandy sediment in addition to clay; dark sediment sections are well developed, and ...

In this article, we'll explore the science behind dark oxygen, examine its implications for deep-sea ecosystems ... and is characterized by a flat abyssal plain covered with polymetallic nodules.

“We found that a cascade of traits, including those required for sexual parasitism, allowed anglerfishes to invade the deep sea during a period of extreme global warming when the planet’s oceans were ...

Shares of The Metals Company (Nasdaq: TMC) surged 22% on Wednesday amid growing anticipation of support for deep sea mining under the incoming Trump administration. Last month, the House of ...

colossal ice sheet 1 million years ago and subsequently buried beneath a thick layer of mud. Researchers have discovered huge landforms deep beneath the North Sea that suggest the region was ...

Researchers studying crustaceans in Vietnam have identified a new "supergiant" sea bug species that bears a surprising resemblance to a classic movie villain. Deep-sea sea bugs, or the Bathynomus ...

These mineral resources provide essential requirements for present-day industries which drives increasing interest toward deep-sea mining operations. Deep-sea commercial prospects that appeared ...