There's always a lot going on in the deep ocean, but anyone who had “carnivorous 'death-ball' sponge” on their bingo card for ...

Some animals in nature can do something really amazing– they can change their colours. It’s not just to look pretty, but also ...

Marine mammal care centers worry NOAA furloughs and cuts over a longer period could reduce oversight for ocean creatures.

In the past few years, people have become more and more interested in marine life– and it’s easy to see why. The ocean is ...

Marine mammal care centers worry NOAA furloughs and cuts over a longer period could reduce oversight for ocean creatures.

For instance, the nutrient-rich Japan Trench, which runs parallel to the east coast of Japan for more than 600km (372 miles), ...

The hunt is on and a predator finally zeroes in on its prey. The animal consumes the nutritious meal and moves on to forage ...

Scientists are speeding up the naming of deep-sea species before they vanish, using new tools to uncover life from below the ...

There is a reason we call ourselves the Blue Planet.

While some haunting creatures may be considered nightmare-fuel for most people, the scientists who study them couldn’t be happier to get a closer look. As Halloween approaches, take a look at some ...

Notable sightings along the way included the discovery of an extensive crinoid meadow at a depth of 9,100 meters (29,855 feet ...

Six whimsical sculptures — part of mini playgrounds at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area — are being archived and the county ...