Deep-sea fishing could undermine valuable tuna fisheries

A new study led by scientists at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), along with international partners, finds that ...

A Shift for NOAA’s Surveys: From Science to Mining

The survey will take place in an area of 30,000 square miles being considered for mining that is adjacent to the Rose Atoll ...
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Deep sea fishing for pacific giants in Panama

We ran eight miles offshore to Moto Puerto and dropped into one of the liveliest pieces of Pacific water you will ever see. The day starts with mahi swarming the boat, roosterfish smashing live baits, ...
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Scientists shocked as deep-sea expedition captures 'enigmatic' discovery at bottom of Pacific Ocean: 'Might otherwise be missed entirely'

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A crew conducting deep-sea explorations off the coast of Japan was shocked to discover a new species of sea snail living at depths ...
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Rare Deep Sea Creature Discovered in the Pacific Ocean

Given how underexplored the Pacific Ocean is, it is not surprising that new species are being discovered every time a manned or unmanned deep-water submersible is launched to document the species ...
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In 1979, a Deep-Sea Mining Experiment Left the Pacific Ocean Damaged Beyond Recognition—44 Years Later, Its Consequences Are Worse Than Expected

In 1979, a seemingly routine deep-sea mining experiment in the Pacific Ocean turned out to be a landmark event, with consequences that are still being unraveled today. What seemed like a small-scale ...