A cnidarian is attached to a dead sponge stalk on a manganese nodule in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. Diva Amon and Craig Smith, University of Hawaii at Mānoa Picture an ocean world so deep and dark it ...

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

New research has found that deep-sea mining in international waters could threaten at least 30 species of sharks, rays and ...

It's a rule of thumb -- or fin -- for the ocean: The deeper you dive, the weirder things get. Now, a new exhibit lets visitors jump straight into the strangest layer of the ocean, bringing the ...

New research shows that marine heat waves can reshape ocean food webs, which in turn can slow the transport of carbon to the ...

MORE IS known about the surface of Mars than the floor of the ocean. By one count America spends 150 times more on space exploration than ocean research. Scientists have mapped almost every Martian ...

The body of the bumpy snailfish has a jelly-like consistency, which is essential for surviving in the deep sea. This gel-like ...

Telescopefish, residing in tropical and subtropical waters at depths of 500 to 2,000 metres, possess remarkable adaptations for survival. Their tubula ...

A team of researchers has published a detailed description of the undersea creature previously dubbed the “mystery mollusk” due to its bizarre body. The animal’s scientific name is Bathydevius ...