With the yolk-rich larvae able to drift on deep ocean currents for extended periods, the brittle stars have been able to ...

“It’s a paradox. The deep sea is highly connected, but also incredibly fragile,” said Dr. O’Hara. “Understanding how life is distributed and moves through this vast environment is essential if we want ...

A world-first study led by Museums Victoria Research Institute has revealed that beneath the cold, dark, pressurized world of ...

As the race for critical minerals heats up, companies and governments have set their sights on the mineral-rich deep sea. But ...

At Aranya Art Center, the artist’s exploration of maritime history and global capital is animated by currents of death and ...

Bioluminescent animals, found in oceans, forests, and caves, possess the remarkable ability to produce their own light through chemical reactions. This natural illumination serves vital roles, from ...

For over a century, the Antarctic gonate squid (Gonatus antarcticus) had remained one of the most elusive and mysterious ...

Gathering minerals such as nickel, cobalt, manganese and lithium from the seabed could affect everything from sponges to ...

The vast array of organisms in the deep sea remains a mystery to humans. Now, marine biologists can add one more puzzle to the list. A collection of odd materials was discovered nearly four miles ...