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

Scientists are unraveling the mysteries of the ocean’s squishiest creatures—including one jelly that might be the oldest ...

Giant viruses play a role in the survival of single-celled marine organisms called protists. These include algae, amoeba, and ...

Big animals of the ocean go about their days mostly hidden from view. Scientists know these marine megafauna—such as whales, ...

Millions of tons of seaweed currently floating in the tropical Atlantic Ocean could soon make its way toward the U.S., ...

Dive into the realm of the sea cucumber, an unassuming creature that helped shape Australia’s pre-European culture.

Allard was intrigued to learn that scientists suspect the appendages are sensory organs that help the fish — called sea ...

Beneath the rough/choppy/tumultuous waves of the Bay of Bengal, a kaleidoscope of marine life thrives just 8-12 km off ...

If life were simple, there would be snails and slugs. Snails carry their homes on their backs; slugs are naked and embarrassed. But life isn’t simple, so of course there’s secret option #3 – the ...

Increasing levels of ocean acidity could spell doom for British Columbia's already beleaguered northern abalone, according to the first study to provide direct experimental evidence that changing sea ...

Commonly found in backyard gardens throughout the world, snails live a very interesting life. But how long do snails live, and what is the average life cycle like for a snail? These creatures are very ...

At Pho 4ever, these sweet little sea snails are sautéed in fish sauce and butter. (Joshua Carlucci/Special to The Daily Memphian) Joshua Carlucci is a writer and food journalist from Los Banos, ...