Getting accurate information on animal species can be quite a challenge, especially when they live deep within the sea. One ...

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Eighteen years ago, farmed oyster larvae began disappearing in mass die-offs, mystifying hatchery ...

This National Science Week (9-17 August), join the Australian National Maritime Museum in a deep dive into the science of the ocean. Enjoy interactive ...

Dinos Alive: Already swarming with global praise, Northbridge Centre's newest exhibit is bringing Jurassic Park right to our ...

Different governments have taken different approaches to this competition. Norway is trying to replace immigrants with the ...

In a nutshell Scientists found that a compound from sea cucumbers can block Sulf-2, an enzyme that helps cancer cells spread ...

Sea cucumbers might look odd, but they’re interesting creatures that also lack a brain. They rely on a simple nerve ring around their mouth and a network of nerves running through their body.

The animals we best know as fish food help to store millions of tons of carbon in the Southern Ocean around Antarctica.

“While the deep sea feels really far away, all organisms are interconnected. Even though they’re small, these animals have a big impact in that environment,” Goffredi said.

Indeed, the administration’s actions appear to be at cross-purposes with its purported goals. Replacing animal models with nonanimal ones requires robust funding for research and a sufficient number ...