Scientists say they cruised the ocean in a deep-sea submersible and came across an undiscovered ecosystem

While exploring the ocean in a deep-sea submersible, scientists say they discovered a flourishing ecosystem capable of ...
Scientific American

We’ve Only Seen 0.001 Percent of Earth’s Seafloor. Here’s What That Really Means

A new review of ocean data suggests that more than 99.999 percent of the global deep seafloor has never been seen by humans. But what does that really mean? “In scientific papers, some people [said] ...
NPR

Humans still haven't seen 99.999% of the deep seafloor

Bizarre creatures like vampire squid and blobfish make their home in the dark, cold, depths of the deep sea, but most of this watery realm remains a complete mystery. That's because humans have seen ...
Time

More than 99% of the Deep Sea Still Remains a Mystery

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 approval ...
ABC News

Scientists discover ultra-black deep sea fish, among the darkest creatures ever found

The fish was found at 200 to 2,000 meters below the surface. At least 16 types of recently discovered deep-sea fish are among the darkest creatures ever found, according to a study published Thursday.
The Economist

The deep sea needs rules, says the head of the body that governs it

A RECENT ARTICLE in The Economist asserted that President Donald Trump “is right to go after metals in the deep sea” and that the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the intergovernmental body ...