Rare footage captures the giant phantom jellyfish off the coast of Argentina, one of the least-seen deep-sea creatures, offering new insights into deep-ocean ecosystems.

The Trump administration is pushing for deep-sea mining by fast-tracking permits, sparking environmental concerns. A rule by NOAA aims to streamline the process, as U.S. companies seek critical minerals.

A deep-sea mining test shows ecosystem damage can begin immediately, with more than one-third of seafloor animals lost in a single pass.

By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is pressing ahead on Wednesday with an effort to encourage U.S. exploration of the deep sea by accelerating permitting for companies hunting for critical minerals in international waters,

Deep Sea Minerals Corp. (CSE: SEAS) (OTCPK: CUHRF) (FSE: X45) ("Deep Sea" or the "Company") a subsea mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing critical mineral opportunities from the deep ocean,

Japan has pulled off a technical and geopolitical milestone, hauling rare earth-rich mud from the deep Pacific seabed in a test that could reshape the global supply of critical minerals. The operation,

Final rule would speed process companies must go through to receive exploration licenses and commercial recovery permit applications.