A few months ago, scientists at the Schmidt Ocean Institute sent a remotely operated vehicle called ROV SuBastian 2 miles ...

A recent Schmidt Ocean Institute expedition off the coast of Uruguay discovered at least 30 suspected new species and ...

The deepest part of any of the world’s oceans, known as Challenger Deep, is a portion of the Mariana Trench that goes down to ...

Scientists warn deep-sea mining could harm sharks, rays, and ghost sharks. Their habitats overlap mining zones.

A new species of mollusk discovered at a depth of 19,430 feet near Japan breaks records and redefines deep-sea life.

The benthic boundary layer is a crucial, interconnected part of the deep-sea ecosystem, serving as a home for unique animals ...

From the largest blue whale to the tiny seahorse, aquatic animals amaze with their diversity and survival strategies.

From worms with squid-like tentacles to fish with teeth on their tongues, here are some of the most alien-looking creatures in the deep ocean. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

The gulper eel ( Saccopharynx lavenbergi), also called a pelican eel, is roughly a meter of tail and mouth. This unusual fish, the only species in the genus Eurypharynx, slinks through the water as ...

New research shows that marine heat waves can reshape ocean food webs, which in turn can slow the transport of carbon to the ...