Deep Ocean Exploration

China, Deep sea mining

China plans deep-sea ‘space station’ to study 70 billion ton methane reserves

A deep-sea research facility with the potential to transform marine exploration has been given the green light in China. The South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that this facility will come up in resource-rich and strategically important South China Sea after years of debate and reviews.

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Beijing approves construction of first South China Sea deepwater ‘space station’

Scientists will be able to work for up to a month in the facility that will be anchored 2,000 metres below the surface.

Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha · 7h

Cook Islands says in talks with China on deep-sea mining

SYDNEY, Feb 14, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Cook Islands officials said Friday they had discussed seabed minerals research with China as the small Pacific island mulls deep-sea mining of its waters.

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China set to extend reach in South Pacific with Cook Islands deal

No details have been released, but analysts and environmentalists fear it will pave the way for closer security ties and the start of deep-sea mining.

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Deep-sea shrimp evolved an extraordinary skill that lets them see in the dark

Scientists found deep-sea shrimp evolved special vision to detect bioluminescent light and navigate their world.

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Tanzania set for 5th licensing deep sea, offshore explorations

NEW DEHLI: TANZANIAN has notified global energy stakeholders of its intention to launch the Fifth Licensing Round of ...

This Rs 1,000 Crore Underwater Base To Make Living Below Sea Possible By 2027

A company is making a new underwater base, set to house humans 200 meters below sea level, that could revolutionise ocean ...

China ready for 'in-depth' talks as Premier Li Qiang set to meet Cook Islands leader

China stood ready for "in-depth" talks with the Cook Islands, Beijing said on Thursday, a day before a meeting between ...

Cook Islands says it’s in talks with China on deep-sea mining

Cook Islands officials said on Friday they had discussed seabed minerals research with China as the small Pacific island mulls deep-sea mining of its waters. The self-governing co ...

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