By Elizabeth Claire Alberts Thousands of meters below the ocean’s surface, a camera attached to a remotely operated vehicle ...

In the inky depths of the Central Pacific Ocean, nearly 2,400 meters below the surface, scientists have discovered a new ...

The waters of Mayotte, France, have become home to a hybrid dolphin, blending the traits of two different species.

A bright orange shark, a first-of-its-kind discovery off Costa Rica's coast, has amazed marine biologists. Researchers ...

Scientists are revolutionizing how new marine species are described through the Ocean Species Discoveries initiative. Using advanced lab techniques, researchers recently unveiled 14 new species from ...

Ancient skin pigments reveal that many turtles and "sea monsters" sported dark colors for tens of millions of years, a new study says.

In two national parks in Vietnam, new species were found blending in with tree trunks. Constant J, Pham T-H, Nguyen HTT (2025) ZooKeys When facing a threat, most animals have a choice to make: fight ...

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

All sea turtles are protected under the Endangered Species Act. However, some species are faring better than others.

Sea lampreys—invasive, leechlike creatures that once nearly destroyed the Great Lakes’ fishing economy—are kept in check by a ...

Scientists exploring a World War II weapons dumpsite in the Baltic Sea have discovered swarms of sea creatures thriving on the surfaces of long-abandoned explosives thought to be toxic to marine life.

A new study has found evidence to suggest that warheads tossed into the sea can serve as viable habitat for several species of marine life, but that doesn't mean we should leave them at the bottom of ...