As companies search underwater for resources, scientists are taking inventory of the ocean-dwelling creatures that could be ...

The deep sea around Antarctica just got a whole lot weirder as researchers have discovered at least 30 previously unknown ...

The deep sea, a realm of perpetual darkness, crushing pressure, and cold temperatures, is home to some of the most unusual and mysterious creatures on Earth. Recent discoveries have unveiled a host of ...

Recent discoveries of creatures highlight the ongoing exploration and identification of new species, such as eight-eyed spiders and dragon-like lizards in India. These events not only expand our ...

Thousands of meters below the ocean's surface lurk some gigantic creatures, much larger than their shallow-water brethren. Scientists have a few hunches for why this happens, but the debate continues.

Marine animals can be fascinating and quite beautiful. However, you should not approach some of them. Certain fish and jellyfish are highly poisonous, and contact with them can sometimes be fatal.

Scientists say sea monster is a new kind of animal. This unidentified specimen belonging within Relicanthidae is a sea creature that was previously thought to be a giant sea anemone (order Actiniaria) ...

Researchers in Hawaii discovered four new species of sponge. Getty Images/iStockphoto Researchers in Hawaii used structures that mimic coral reefs to study aquatic life — and they found four new ...

A new species was found on commercial scallop farms in southern China, researchers said. Zhang, et al (2025) Ecology and Evolution In the Beibu Gulf of the South China Sea, an expansive grid of tied ...

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.

Thousands of marine species from microscopic zooplankton to the largest cetaceans rely on sound for survival and many have evolved unique oral and aural adaptations. Understanding them better could ...