Fish species living in the deep sea feature a surprisingly large range of body shapes that evolved in different ways and at ...

The newly discovered prehistoric sea-dweller has been named the “Pochitaserra” and when you see what this creature looks like ...

Researchers in Australia have identified a new native bee species, naming it Megachile lucifer after the horn-like ...

One of the coolest pieces of irony about our planet is that the ocean covers most of the surface of the Earth, and yet, the ...

A standout discovery was this new predatory sponge. Its spherical form is covered in tiny hooks that trap prey.

Dive into the deep where sunlight fades and strange creatures rule the water. At 1500 feet below, every catch feels like a mystery — and what comes up this time is absolutely wild. The pressure, the ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

When an unfamiliar pink fish appeared more than 10,000 feet down in the outer reaches of Monterey Canyon in 2019, scientists with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute were able to document the ...

A juvenile spotted ratfish. These deep-sea fish are named for their long, rat-like tails. Gareth J. Fraser, University of Florida Deep in the ocean, you can find a strange fish with teeth not just in ...

The deep sea is home to some of the weirdest creatures on Earth, from ghostly elder fish to carnivorous harp sponges. Sometimes, scientists discover more humble creatures that are so tiny that they go ...

The bumpy snailfish (Careproctus colliculi) is one of three new deep-sea species described. 2019 MBARI When you think of deep-sea fish, chances are you imagine sharp-toothed, foreboding-looking ...

For an animal, surviving in the ocean’s deepest trenches requires remarkable adaptations: a gelatinous body that can withstand pressure, bioluminescent features to guide it, and a transparent ...