As Earth's largest carbon reservoir, the ocean locks carbon away from the atmosphere. However, scientists still struggle to ...

According to the National Academy of Science the 3 new species use methane, with the help of bacteria, to get energy.

Scientists on the US West Coast say they discovered three previously unknown species of deep-sea spider that could have a ...

Noise pollution from deep-sea mining carries an invisible risk for sea life, warn researchers, urging greater transparency ...

A scientific survey of two areas targeted for deep sea mining in the Pacific Ocean by The Metals Company has confirmed the presence of whales and dolphins, including sperm whales which are listed as ...

This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network, where Elizabeth Claire Alberts is a fellow. NICE, ...

With ear-like fins that flap gracefully through the water, the Dumbo octopus in this YouTube video looks like it waltzed ...

This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network, where Elizabeth Claire Alberts is a fellow. NICE, ...

As secretary-general of the ISA, I am confident that we are on track to deliver a strong, science-based regulatory regime ...

Sticking out of the wood and flowing in the water were two “unusual,” feather-like creatures attached to the rotting material ...

We know surprisingly little about the deep ocean or the strange creatures that live there. These unusual animals have evolved ...

The Gonatus antarcticus squid, found only in the waters around Antarctica, was spotted at a depth of approx. 2152 meters in the Weddell Sea.