As of March 24, 2026, there are growing concerns regarding China's deep-sea mining fleet and its possible military applications.
Experts suggest that these operations could pose a significant threat to US naval security, given their potential to track submarines.
The need for monitoring deep-sea activities is becoming increasingly critical in light of these developments.
Updates
Update at 20:26 UTC on 2026-05-29
Mining & Resources reported How (and Why) We Tracked China’s Deep-Sea Mining Fleet Pulitzer Center.
Sources: Mining & Resources
Update at 20:48 UTC on 2026-06-01
Mining & Resources reported How we tracked China’s deep-sea mining fleet Mongabay.
Sources: Mining & Resources