The ocean is full of surprises, and scientists are still finding creatures that seem almost unreal. From tiny reef animals to ...

The most transformative deep sea finding in a generation is not a single strange animal or a record-breaking trench, but ...

This deep-sea discovery is giving scientists insight into how certain ocean species survive together. Researchers at Kumamoto University in Japan discovered a brand-new species of sea anemone, and ...

Far below the surface of the western Pacific Ocean, scientists have uncovered a geological system that reshapes how you may ...

Our planet is unique for its ability to sustain abundant life. From studies of the rock record, scientists believe life had already emerged on Earth at least 3.5 billion years ago and probably much ...

ARGENTINA, — Scientists conducting an underwater expedition off the coast of Argentina have documented dozens of unique ocean species, including a distinctive starfish that has captured attention for ...

A Chinese-led team of researchers exploring 9.5 kilometers (31,000 feet) below sea level in the northwest Pacific Ocean discovered "thriving communities" of tubeworms, mollusks and other creatures ...

Historically, the ocean has been difficult to model. Scientists struggled in years past to simulate ocean currents or accurately predict fluctuations in temperature, salinity, and other properties. As ...

Argentinians have a surprising new fixation — a livestream of deep-sea creatures spotted during an international expedition to map one of the country’s largest deep-sea canyons. The viral feed has so ...