Shellfish are extremely important to various ocean ecosystems globally, yet they are some of the most overlooked species. One example is the Atlantic giant cockle, which feeds on plankton, helping to ...

We tend to think of animals as short-lived, especially when we compare their lifespans to human lifespans. But some species ...

“It’s definitely always very gratifying to see these animals go back into their ocean home,” said Dr. Heather Barron with the ...

The ocean is full of surprises, and scientists are still finding creatures that seem almost unreal. From tiny reef animals to bizarre deep-sea species, these discoveries show just how much of the ...

For centuries, massive teeth found along coastlines puzzled scientists and naturalists. Researchers later discovered these enormous fossils belonged to an extinct giant shark that dwarfed modern great ...

This secretive native of both sides of the Caribbean—from Belize to the British Virgin Islands—hides out on ledges and in caves of reefs up to 140 feet below the surface of the sea. Although not being ...

Over time, Crocodylus porosus achieved one of the widest ranges among reptiles. Before extinction in Seychelles, the species ...

“Biologging” refers to attaching sensors, cameras or other small devices to wild animals to study the environmental conditions the animals encounter. Researchers try to minimize the impact this has on ...

Spy in the Ocean is an engaging four-part show from Nature that drops the audience right into the mysterious deep blue sea.

Dive to places uninhabitable by humans and encounter regal whales and colorful reef life. Ocean Animals features the world’s most charismatic animals that inhabit a realm humans can only fleetingly ...

Hands-on ocean life at Odysea Aquarium allows visitors to experience the animals. FOX 10's Tom Fergus checks out the Tide Touch Pool.