Reaching over 30 feet long, the mysterious giant oarfish is the real-life "sea serpent" behind centuries of myths and legends ...

With growing interest in mining critical metals from the seafloor, countries are now negotiating international rules. The ...

A rare painted river terrapin hatched at the Smithsonian National Zoo, giving conservationists hope for a turtle species ...

From playful and delicate marine life to dramatic encounters with powerful predators, these winning photos capture remarkable ...

A newly discovered deep-sea creature has become an unlikely Internet star. After appearing in a popular YouTube video, a rare chiton found nearly three miles beneath the ocean surface sparked a global ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A close up of the great American Alligator in Black Bayou National reserve in North East ...

Michal Kowalewski receives funding from federal agencies (National Science Foundation) and private organizations such as Felburn Foundation and University of Florida Foundation. Thomas K. Frazer ...

When darkness falls, certain creatures gain a deadly advantage over their surroundings. This documentary examines nocturnal animals whose biology and behavior are optimized for hunting at night.

The ocean is full of surprises, and scientists are still finding creatures that seem almost unreal. From tiny reef animals to bizarre deep-sea species, these discoveries show just how much of the ...

The Texas coastline is seeing a rare and unusual sight: thousands of mysterious sea creatures washing ashore after what experts are calling a “mass die off.” The creatures, commonly known as sea ...