A new review of ocean data suggests that more than 99.999 percent of the global deep seafloor has never been seen by humans.

For example, using altimeters on satellites or sonar technology, it’s more than possible to build a pretty accurate model of ...

There’s a huge volcano in northwest US territory, and all signs say it’s about to blow. The result is set to be a massive ...

So, where does all that salt come from ... One of the craziest ocean facts is the one about the gargantuan mountain range that’s found under the water. It’s called the Mid-Ocean Ridge, and it is just ...

These rock-like formations, called polymetallic nodules ... mineral-rich deposits exist around hydrothermal vents, seamounts, and mid-ocean ridges, further expanding the resource potential ...

From a research submersible, scientists saw hardened lava, dead tube worms and orange flashes from an eruption in the East ...

At this ridge, the Earth’s crust pulls apart due to the motion of tectonic plates, allowing molten rock to rise up and shape new crust. Plates moving apart have built a chain of peaks called a ...