Deep sea mining threatens global waters, seabed authority lets it: Greenpeace

The international non-profit raises concerns on the International Seabed Authority’s role and competence

Understanding oceans: Why UNESCO wants to map 80% of the world‘s seabed

A total funding of $5 billion (over Rs 37,600 crore) will be required for the project.

Why does the world need a library of underwater sounds? A scientist explains

Audrey Looby, lead author of new study on underwater sound library explains the science, benefits and challenges of such a database

UN issues seven licences for deep sea mining

Licences have been awarded to mining companies from India, the UK, Germany, Brazil, Singapore and Russia

Assess marine biodiversity before permitting deep-sea mining: Experts

India backs International Seabed Authority at 27th session of Assembly while many countries question body’s stand on deep-sea mining

New robotic study finds dense ice under Antarctic

First survey to drill into underwater ice as deep as 20 metre