Tag: Oceans
Trump administration might give a boost to deep-sea mining for critical minerals
Critical minerals are the new oil: everyone needs them, but not every country has them. That’s led some to search for them in...
Global demand spurring Indonesia's mining boom comes at a cost for many communities
KABAENA, Indonesia -- The crystal blue waters that once surrounded Kabaena are murky brown now, and the octopi and colorful fish that locals...
Damaged Russian ships spilled an estimated 3,700 tons of oil in Kerch Strait, state media says
MOSCOW -- An estimated 3,700 tons of low-grade fuel oil has spilled into the Kerch Strait after two Russian ships were seriously damaged...
Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish
PORTLAND, Maine -- The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes for one of the oldest sectors of...
Nations meet in final round to address global plastic crisis
Negotiators gathered in Busan, South Korea, on Monday in a final push to create a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic...
Big offshore wind project proposed for New York as other sites are evaluated in 3 states
BRIGANTINE, N.J. -- Offshore wind energy projects in New York, New Jersey and Maryland are moving forward, as federal regulators examine the proposals...