Valuable minerals have recently been found in Japan’s deep sea. Robust environmental monitoring must accompany an increase in exploration ... controlled machine tools until the near end of ...

Beyond its scientific value, the project is also a key element in strengthening India’s blue economy, contributing to both ...

Polymetallic nodules are home to many deep-sea species, such as this bryozoan. Credit: Adrian Glover, Thomas Dahlgren, Helena Wiklund. Focus: Studying biodiversity in regions of interest for deep-sea ...

Deep-sea exploration is also a national strategic goal, for its essential role in preserving biodiversity and ecological health, enshrined by international agreements. At IOCAS’s Laboratory of ...

That's one reason the Center has taken a lead role against deep-sea mining. We're opposing lax environmental standards, challenging a proposed phosphate mine off the coast of Mexico, and working on ...