Recent studies expand our understanding of the diversity, distribution, and resilience of species from...
The last half year saw a slate of great studies highlighting the diversity, distribution, and resilience (or lack thereof) of the animals that live...
Despite setbacks, Nautilus Minerals struggles towards production.
The last half year was a tough one for Nautilus Minerals. In December, their ship contractor defaulted on payments to the production support vessel...
Dr. Diva Amon earns the inaugural ISA Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep-sea Research.
Dr. Diva Amon, a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellow at the UK Natural History Museum, was presented with the Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep-sea Research...
Hydrothermal vents are used as nursery grounds for non-vent animals.
One of the most tantalizing emerging trends from the last half year are new studies showing connections between ecosystems found on and surrounding hydrothermal...
From the Editor: DSM Observer Relaunches
Hello and welcome to the return of the DSM Observer!
DSM Observer was launched in July 2017 to provide news, resources, and deep dives into...
ISA Returns to Kingston
The 24th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) began Monday morning, March 5th with the opening of the Council. The Council will continue...
Big Month at Nautilus
F ebruary 2018 was a gold star month for Nautilus Minerals, with significant advances made on seafloor production tool operations, vessel construction and both...
The ISA’s Biggest Issue of 2018
As we move into the International Seabed Authority’s (ISA) 24th annual meeting (part 1), DSM Observer caught up with some of the seabed mining...
New Studies Highlight Complexity of Deep Sea Ecosystems
Three new journal papers published since the beginning of the year highlight the complexity of deep sea ecosystems and reveal new information on some...
Nautilus Reveals New Seabed Exploration Maps
Deep sea mining company Nautilus Minerals announced on 9 Feb 2018 that the government of Papua New Guinea has granted them a two year...
Latest articles
Deep-sea mining from 2018 to 2024: what can we expect?
At the close of the 24th Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority on 26th July 2018, the future of deep-sea mining appeared precarious....
In Summary: Part II of the 24th Session of the ISA.
Last month, ISA delegates met in Jamaica for the 2nd part of the 24th Session of the International Seabed Authority to discuss the ISA’s...
Recent studies expand our understanding of the diversity, distribution, and resilience of species from...
The last half year saw a slate of great studies highlighting the diversity, distribution, and resilience (or lack thereof) of the animals that live...
