A Chinese research vessel (CRV) was seen retrieving deep sea equipment during an unauthorised expedition in Philippine waters. Footage shows the Chinese ship, the Tan Suo 3, collecting a deep-sea ...

A Chinese research ship earlier spotted off the coast of a town in Ilocos Norte and within the country’s EEZ, has left the ...

Researchers collected more than 43,000 records of dives and assessed the photos and videos to determine how much of the bottom has been seen by humans.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Tuesday the Chinese research vessel recently seen near Ilocos Norte was “worrisome” ...

This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network, where Elizabeth Claire Alberts is a fellow. Mere ...

is engineered for deep-sea exploration and scientific research," Tarriela said. The Chinese vessel was also seen deploying a smaller boat to recover a "yellow unidentified piece of equipment ...

President Donald Trump is trying to fast track a brand new, highly controversial industry – mining critical minerals in the ...

The practice of deep-sea mining involves using heavy machinery to remove minerals and metals from the seabed, where they build up into potato-sized nodules.