A sea turtle’s shell is living bone fused directly to its spine and ribs. It is not a detachable shield or an external case, ...

Around the deep-sea vents off the southern coast of Japan, a small, “glass”-like creature was discovered. Getty Images/iStockphoto Off the coast of Japan, thousands of feet below the surface, the ...

Most marine animals form their shells from calcium carbonate, which is a tough mineral also found in limestone. Some sponges ...

Sea Otter Awareness Week is celebrated annually from September 21 to September 27 to highlight not only why the keystone marine mammal needs to continue to be protected, but also the threats the ...