Organisms in the deep sea rely on gravity flows to lay down sediment and then make burrows beneath the seafloor, according to ...

What looks like a spider but isn’t one, lives underwater and breathes through its legs? That would be the mysterious sea ...

On January 26, 2025, scientists worldwide were shocked to learn that a black seadevil anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) had ...

This is only the second time the species has been recorded while alive. “I thought it was A.I.,” says fish biologist Kory Evans.

Sailors came across many strange creatures, which inspired the myths of sea monsters we know today. Let’s explore some real-life animals that gave rise to mythical beings. Sailors in the Middle ...

The marine photographer who captured the footage said it could be the world's first recorded sighting of a black seadevil ...

Jara and his team were able to swim alongside and capture this rare sighting of the black seadevil, a species that usually inhabits the inky depths of the ocean ...

On Thursday, the Aquarium of the Pacific released its first Marine Species Report Card, detailing the population trends of 30 coastal California species.

But it has been surprising, as such a mythical creature may have been inspired by real-life animals-the manatee or dugong. Sailors, at times isolated at sea for months, often reported seeing these ...

With serpentine necks, flippers and a mouth full of needle-sharp teeth, plesiosaurs have captured imaginations since ...