Tiny zooids known as kelp lace bryozoan live in a colony on kelp leaves, or blades, that when combined resemble mold and are ...

The three species highlighted in the latest IUCN report — harp, hooded and bearded seals — have been moved up to a ...

Scientists warn deep-sea mining could harm sharks, rays, and ghost sharks. Their habitats overlap mining zones.

A new species of mollusk discovered at a depth of 19,430 feet near Japan breaks records and redefines deep-sea life.

The habitat of 30 species of sharks, rays, and chimaeras, also called ghost sharks, overlap with areas where proposed ...

The benthic boundary layer is a crucial, interconnected part of the deep-sea ecosystem, serving as a home for unique animals ...

Many marine species are no strangers to the depths of the oceans. Some animals, like certain sharks, tuna, or turtles, ...

So many places on Earth still remain a mystery to us, even after all this time — but researchers are often discovering new species. Better access to genetic testing, as well as technological advances ...

O ff the southern coast of Iran, fishermen hauled in their catch and started sifting through it. A "large"-headed sea ...

The International Union for Conservation of Nature has updated its Red List of Threatened Species. While some animal populations continue to decline, green sea turtles are showing signs of recovery.

Scientists say sea monster is a new kind of animal. This unidentified specimen belonging within Relicanthidae is a sea creature that was previously thought to be a giant sea anemone (order Actiniaria) ...

Cape Cod has become an unexpected hotspot for a troubling sea turtle trend – and researchers say the evidence is floating ...