Scientists map microplastics across ocean depths, revealing their deep spread, persistence, and potential climate impact.

is around 2,000 metres deep. "We will have to sort of wait and see what the real cost of mining at 4,000 metres underwater is going to look like in the middle of the open ocean," he said.

Kane was struck by the high concentrations of microplastics found in the sediment, especially because Whittard Canyon is so ...

Environmental groups are decrying an executive order signed by President Donald Trump to expedite deep-sea mining for minerals, saying it could irreparably harm marine ecosystems and ignores an ...