Orpheus Ocean of New Bedford, Massachusetts is building robotic vehicles to descend into extreme depths to collect data from the seafloor.

Learn how a dramatic climate shift in the Pacific may have wiped out an entire underwater ecosystem deep below the Galápagos — and it could happen again.

The new deep-sea atlas underscores Beijing’s interest in ocean mining, its military ambitions and its claims to disputed waters.

The Deep Sea Minerals CEO talks about the sector as the administration pushes to open the ocean floor to exploration and mining.

Taking a submarine 500 meters below the ocean surface reveals a deep sea environment shaped by darkness and intense pressure. The video highlights the descent process, interior perspective, and the surrounding water conditions as depth increases.