For deep reef divers, descending into the ocean’s mesophotic layer can feel like exploring the moon. Discovering never-before ...

The deep sea has many new discoveries waiting for us, including a newly discovered species called the "death ball" sponge.

The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest cetacean on the planet. While some have claimed that there were ...

Rare Bioluminescent Jellyfish Species Found in Maldives' Coral Reefs Shines Light on Ocean Mysteries - A comprehensive travel guide with practical tips and insights. The post Rare Bioluminescent ...

Sharks have had a tough time since the 1970s, when overfishing, habitat loss and a growing trade in their fins began to cut ...

A spherical sea sponge discovered in Antarctica, Carnivorous cladorhizid, is a carnivore, trapping and devouring live animals ...

Many creatures light up the world’s waters. From microorganisms that turn shoreline waves electric blue at night to anglerfish deep down who use glowing lures to entice prey, a varied array of marine ...

A new study reveals an unknown species of whiplash squid burying itself upside down in the deep sea — a first-of-its-kind ...

Rising human exploitation of the oceans is pushing ever further into regions that scientists increasingly suspect are full of conscious life. New research into creatures from sperm whales to octopuses ...

But whilst undeniably (and impressively) old, living through such events as the Aztec Empire and the exploding whale incident ...

Warm morning light reflects from the remains of a natural rock arch near Darwin Island, one of the most remote islands in the Galapagos. In clear, deep blue water, thousands of creatures — fish, ...

Machines mining minerals in the deep ocean have been found to cause significant damage to life on the seabed, scientists ...