Far below the ocean’s surface, where sunlight disappears and pressure reaches crushing levels, some of the planet’s strangest life forms thrive. These deep-sea creatures have evolved in total darkness ...

After studying rocks more than 541 million years old, MIT scientists have found new evidence that some of Earth’s first ...

Thousands of sea creatures that resemble small blue and purple jellyfish have washed ashore in Ventura County, California. Watch this video to find out what it has to do with the wind. With the penny ...

The deep ocean hides creatures so creepy they feel unreal, and their talents sound like science fiction. In this video, we dive into the darkest parts of the sea to uncover animals that glow, ...

In Earth's fossil record, soft-bodied organisms like jellyfish rarely stand the test of time. What's more, it's hard for any ...

Scientists on California’s Central Coast recently spotted a giant, evasive seven-arm octopus while on a research expedition in Monterey Bay. The rare creature, called Haliphron atlanticus, was seen by ...

Research reveals how natural selection shaped the Bajau sea nomads’ spleens to boost oxygen delivery, helping them dive for ...

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Sponges are among Earth's most ancient animals, but exactly when they evolved has long puzzled scientists. Genetic ...

Scientists recently discovered a new member of Tripedaliidae (a family of box jellyfish) living in brackish ponds near Hong Kong. Only 1.5 centimeters in length on average, these new jellyfish have 24 ...

Scientists uncovered a rare toxic algae, Karenia mikimotoi, behind mass marine deaths in South Australia and elsewhere.

In a scientific first, researchers have recorded how quickly microplastics pass through the gut of zooplankton to better understand marine plastic pollution.