The deep sea around Antarctica just got a whole lot weirder as researchers have discovered at least 30 previously unknown ...

Cephalopods—the class of animals that comprises octopuses and squids—are ubiquitous throughout the ocean, including in the ...

For deep reef divers, descending into the ocean’s mesophotic layer can feel like exploring the moon. Discovering never-before ...

Almost a half-mile below Monterey Bay's surface, California scientists recorded rare footage of a seven-arm octopus eating a ...

Three powerful rescue stories—a sea lion, a neglected puppy, and an elephant—show why compassion and action are crucial on ...

The rare creature, called Haliphron atlanticus, was seen by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute’s biodiversity and biooptics team on Nov. 6, the institute confirmed to SFGATE via email. Prior ...

Today, the Arabian Gulf is home to manatee-like marine mammals called dugongs that shape the seafloor as they graze on ...

Dr. Lauren Smith, a marine biologist at research organization Saltwater Life, called the flotsam “an extraordinary find,” ...

Since most of our planet is comprised of water - with the ocean making up over 70% of the Earth’s surface - there’s a lot to be discovered in the sea, and it’s a place that captivates at every turn.

From the Mothman, Wampus Cat, and Raven Mocker to the Grafton and Flatwoods Monsters, the Appalachians are teeming with supernatural creatures. TikTok is flooded with stories of #hauntedappalachia.

There’s no one clear measure for animal intelligence so some people disagree which ocean creatures are the cleverest. But, ...