A new study in Science Advances crunched the numbers from 43,681 deep-sea dives conducted since 1958 and comes to a mind-blowing conclusion: we’ve visually observed just 0.001% of the deep seafloor.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Tuesday the Chinese research vessel recently seen near Ilocos Norte was “worrisome” because the ship has deep sea mapping capabilities for submarine deployment.

READ: China urges PH: Don’t play with fire on Taiwan issue “It’s worrisome in a way because these Chinese research vessels have the capability for deep-sea mapping. And there is a possibility that ...

CEO and Chairman Gerard Barron testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources on “Exploring the Potential of Deep-Sea Mining to Expand American Mineral Production” Mr. Barron ...

in decades of deep-sea exploration, humans have observed less than 0.001% of the deep seafloor. This total area is roughly the size of Rhode Island or one-tenth the size of Belgium. The deep ocean ...

There is currently no commercial deep-sea mining happening anywhere in the world, though companies have been pushing for years. They appear to have found a new champion in Trump. In April ...

Getty Images/iStockphoto Aboard a research vessel in the South China Sea, scientists scooped up some deep-sea muck and began sifting through it. Hidden inside they found an eyeless creature.

Deep-sea research dives are both challenging and expensive. The immense pressure, cold temperatures and darkness mean it requires specialised equipment to explore. But enduring the extreme ...

Humanity has only explored 0.001% of the deep sea, according to a May 2025 study.Getty Images Reporter The Trump Administration signed an executive order late last month aiming to fast-track ...

CEO and Chairman Gerard Barron testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources on "Exploring the Potential of Deep-Sea Mining to Expand American Mineral Production” Mr. Barron highlighted ...

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