With no public debate and scant publicity, deep-sea mining has gotten quietly underway in recent years. Exploratory mining contracts have been granted for over 1 million square kilometers of seabed in international waters, while the International Seabed Authority—the official UN body regulating ocean “resources”—deliberates how to cloak the enterprise in sustainababble attire. (Apparently, exploratory mining More
These photos show never-before-seen underwater creatures living within the Pacific Ocean deep off Chile's coastline. [Read More]
An expedition found 160 species in the Salas y Gómez Ridge near Rapa Nui. The researchers hope to build a case for this area's protection in the future. READ MORE:
New research led by oceanographers from the School of Ocean Sciences at Bangor University has shown for the first time the important role of the 'mixing down' of oxygen in maintaining healthy conditions in the deep waters around the UK and elsewhere.
Scientists on a deep ocean research expedition around Easter Island (Rapa Nui) and other seamounts along the Salas y Gómez Ridge in the Pacific Ocean spotted as many as 60 new deep sea species.
As carbon dioxide accumulates in the atmosphere, the Earth will get hotter. But exactly how much warming will result from a certain increase in CO2 is under study. The relationship between CO2 and warming, known as climate sensitivity, determines what future we should expect as CO2 levels continue to climb.
STRICTLY legend Len Goodman’s home town has revealed plans for an interactive art installation to honour him. Council chiefs are looking for artists to design a tribute to judge Len, who died last
When a watch bags itself a nickname the reason is usually because it's immediately struck a chord with the watch fraternity. Be it Pepsi, Dark Lord, or Tuna, Rolex, TAG Heuer and Seiko respectively know this only too well. And the Montblanc Iced Sea, or Iced Tea as the cool kids call it, is the latest watch to hit the nickname jackpot. “The Montblanc Iced Sea collection is a success because its history and the characteristics of the watch make it unique,” says Laurent Lecamp, Montblanc’s global...
Ice Seguerra pulled off a trending surprise for his former onscreen father, Vic Sotto, by putting on a doll-like costume in yesterday's episode of "Eat Bulaga."
An international group of scientists, co-led by researcher Ariadna Mechó of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center—Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS), observed 160 species on seamounts off the coast of Chile that had not yet been known to live in the region and suspect that at least 50 of these species are new to science.
The actor, who was best known for his roles in The Last Kingdom and three series of ITV drama Victoria, in which he played Cornelius Penge, died aged 60 at home on the morning of April 3.
Aaron Rodgers joined the Jets after 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers. Rodgers turns 41 in December but plans to play for at least two more years. DailyMail.com