Scientists discovered that a coral reef, once thought to be dead, actually has plenty of life and around eight types of fish ...

The researchers say it's possible that further surveys will identify more reefs. The post Coral reef presumed dead for 60 ...

These are known as mesophotic coral ecosystems, and one off the coast of Benin was thought to be long dead. Now, new surveys ...

A deep-water coral reef off the coast of West Africa that was believed to be dead for six decades has been discovered alive and thriving more than 50 metres below the ocean surface.

From an evolutionary standpoint, sticking with one mate is not in all animals' best interests. Although some animals have lifelong partners, most prefer different breeding strategies. And far from the ...

Angelfish are among the most elegant freshwater aquarium fish, admired for their graceful swimming, triangular fins, and ...

Imagine living in a world where becoming male or female is not something fixed for life. Instead, it changes depending on who is around you, how big you are or even what is happening in your group.

Imagine a world where changing your gender isn’t just accepted—it’s a survival strategy that’s been perfected over millions of years. In the depths of our oceans, rivers, and coral reefs, countless ...

Over the course of 13 expeditions and other efforts between mid-2025 and mid-2026, scientists found hundreds of previously undiscovered creatures living under the waves Less than 0.001 percent of the ...

One fish, two fish, red fish — Mr. Snuffleupagus fish? A new species of ghost pipefish resembling the beloved star “Sesame Street” character — now officially named Solenostomus snuffleupagus — has ...

Solenostomus snuffleupagus is a hairy ghost pipefish found in the Great Barrier Reef David Harasti and Sesame Street A new species of ghost pipefish resembling Sesame Street's Mr. Snuffleupagus has ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Scientists described several new species this past year, including a tiny marsupial, a Himalayan bat, an ancient tree, a giant manta ray, a bright ...