Scientists have discovered a massive deep-sea coral reef system off the coast of Argentina that may be one of the largest on ...

With growing interest in mining critical metals from the seafloor, countries are now negotiating international rules. The ...

Another source of critical minerals is seafloor massive sulfides, which form near hydrothermal vents along oceanic ridges. Volcanic activity reacts with seawater, fueling bursts of marine life at ...

The deep-sea remains one of the most unexplored regions on Earth, due in large part to the immense challenges posed by its depth and vastness. Yet, the recent advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scientists have revealed how much of the vast deep ocean floor humankind has observed, and it's a staggeringly small amount.

In the mid-20th century, when people looked at a map of the world, they saw the familiar continents surrounded by vast, featureless oceans. Beneath the waves, the ocean floor was largely unknown — an ...

Hydrothermal activity detected for the first time in the underwater volcano between Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Experts issue warning.

Taken from the International Space Station by an astronaut, this is a view of Lake Van off Turkey, the largest soda lake on Earth. This region is prone to major earthquakes because of movement from ...

More than 71% of Earth is covered by oceans, but about 95% of them remain unexplored. Only about 20% of the seafloor has been ...

High pressure in the deep ocean may squeeze nutrients from sinking “marine snow,” feeding deep-sea microbes and altering how ...

An international expedition has for the first time extensively documented hidden reserves of freshwater beneath the ocean floor, offering fresh insights into what’s largely a poorly understood system.