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 ...

Deep sea mining has disastrous consequences for marine life, many of which are still unknown to oceanographers.

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

With a coastline of over 11,000 km, the potential for sustainable seafood production is immense. However, significant gaps in ...