Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.

Sea otters are one of nature’s most fascinating creatures, beloved for their playful personalities and critical role in marine ecosystems. From their dense fur to their impressive tool use, these ...

Marine animals living in the cold, dark depths of the ocean are interconnected across the world by a hidden “superhighway”, a groundbreaking new study suggests. The research, published in the journal ...

It’s not uncommon for newly discovered species to make the news, especially when they are found 5,500 meters underwater. What ...

A plethora of sea creatures were spotted off the coast of California, a group said. Getty Images/iStockphoto A group got the chance to spot sea creatures off the coast of California, and onlookers are ...

Bottom dwellers have never been more spectacular. In a tiny, high-tech submersible sunk deeper than the height of Mount Everest, scientists have discovered a flourishing ecosystem some 30,000 feet ...

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.

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — While most of us dread seeing one of these slimy sea dwellers when we’re swimming, it’s a treat to watch them in the jellyfish tank at the Virginia Aquarium. “These are new ...

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In 2024, researchers made a groundbreaking discovery in the Pacific Ocean's Clarion-Clipperton Zone, finding that oxygen increased over two days to more than three times the background concentration ...

From an animal that’s not actually an animal, to the world’s only venomous primate, there are some unusual deadly animals in ...