A new blue octopus species, Microeledone galapagensis, was recently discovered near Darwin Island in northern Galápagos.

A rare deep-sea sevengill shark with unusual patchy coloration was found to be in poor energetic condition, suggesting that ...

Pieces of excised sea cucumber tissue have survived years and regrown parts. (Jobson et al., Sci. Adv., 2026) The oceans are ...

Known as Dalhousiella yabukii, the worm resides inside a glass sea sponge—a simple marine animal that forms a glass-like skeleton—in the cold, dark waters off the coast of Japan. And it’s just one of ...

A fascinating underwater creature reveals its vibrant colors and unusual features in a close up ocean view. The detailed patterns and unique appearance show how mysterious and diverse marine life can ...

Scientists say they’ve found more than 1,100 new marine species over the last year, emphasizing how unexplored the ocean really is.

The ocean absorbs the vast majority of the excess heat generated by human activity. Average ocean temperatures have risen by ...

Scientists still have much left to learn about the creatures, even as hundreds of thousands of them wash ashore.

A unique turtle is officially getting a second chance at life in the big blue. Last month we reported on a special resident ...

The Solenostomus snuffleupagus are about 4–5 centimeters or the size of a golf tee. Kerryn Parkinson, Australian Museum The ...

Scientists still have much left to learn about the amazing creatures, even as hundreds of thousands of them wash ashore from ...

A tiny sea creature might hold the secret to reversing the aging process. When treated with a brief series of electrical pulses, sea squirts experience dramatic and long-lasting health improvements ...