ocean engineering
Staying ahead of commercial exploitation in the deep sea
The first seafloor massive sulfide mine in the Pacific is expected to begin commercial operation in 2017. Licenses have already…
Tag: deep sea
Pollution
Pollutants have fun sliding downhill in submarine canyons!
Many of us believe that the deep ocean is pristine and not affected by any human activities; the fact that…
Ecology
Epic: sperm whales hunt squid
Bad environmental news can seem overwhelming at times. No matter how environmentally aware you are, you will still need to…
Biology
Deep-sea Lights
Many different animals in the ocean produce light to communicate, especially in the darkness of the deep-sea. But how exactly…
Biology Ecology
Supermom of the depths: octopus guards its eggs for the longest period ever observed
Scientists found an octopus that guards its eggs for the longest period ever recorded. The super mother was filmed for…
Biology Ecology
The Role of Eels in Deep Sea Food Webs
Humans have made amazing strides in exploring and understanding the world, and even the universe, around us; but right off…