New DNA probes allow for efficient surveying of the hidden lives of squids and octopuses in the deep sea. This development provides an effective tool for marine ecological research and conservation ...

Scientists found "a beautiful, thriving ecosystem" in a dark and isolated location: The former shadow of a glacier.

For over 400 years, sailors have reported a mysterious phenomenon in which the ocean appears to glow as far as the eye can see.

Love isn’t just roses, chocolates, or long walks on the beach. In the ocean, romance takes on wild forms—tail-holding, ...

Second only in size to the blue whale, seeing a fin whale surface from the ocean's depths can leave you spellbound!

When you think of blood, the first colour that probably comes to mind is red. That’s true for most animals, including humans.

This remote archipelago is a dreamy base for adventure, with backcountry ski slopes reached by boat, hiking trails that offer ...

Strandings of these jellyfish-like animals, sometimes called "by-the-wind sailors," usually mean spring is coming ...

A team of marine scientists has uncovered what appears to be a previously unknown species of sea squirt during a deep-sea ...

Campaigners have raised concerns about a “pitiful” penguin habitat at a London Aquarium which meets minimum enclosure standards. Fifteen gentoos are housed in London Aquarium’s basement without fresh ...

Based on the shape of the head and the extended neck of the bird, archaeologist Nicholas Conard, who described the discovery in the journal Nature in 2003, suggested that the animal was a water ...