Discover the bizarre and fascinating creatures inhabiting the ocean's dark depths. From the ear-finned Dumbo Octopus to the ...

Fish species living in the deep sea feature a surprisingly large range of body shapes that evolved in different ways and at ...

Thousands of meters below the ocean’s surface, a camera attached to a remotely operated vehicle captured a ghostly white ...

The historian Procopius described how a creature called Porphyrios terrified sixth-century sailors for 50 years. But what was it? A sixth-century Byzantine mosaic depicts an amphibious monster—though ...

There is still not enough known about the seafloor to decide if deep sea mining can start in the Cook Islands, government ...

Three marine creatures were seen from the sky off the coast of New England in October, according to the New England Aquarium. Screengrab from the New England Aquarium on Facebook In a “rare sighting” ...

According to the study, deep-sea mining, specifically in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, could threaten a multitude of marine life. All of these species are susceptible to discharge plumes, which form ...

Dive deep into the beauty of the ocean with this mesmerizing 4K UHD cinematic footage. Witness a rare and colorful octopus gliding gracefully along the seafloor, showcasing nature’s creativity and ...

Earth's vast oceanic biodiversity remains largely unexplored, with only a fraction of an estimated two million total living marine species formally named and described. A significant challenge is the ...

Earth's vast oceanic biodiversity remains largely unexplored, with only a fraction of an estimated two million total living marine species formally named and described. A significant challenge is the ...

The deep sea is by far the largest habitat on Earth. It is, says Natalie Lawrence in her book Enchanted Creatures, “the last wilderness vast enough to hide monsters”. Unsurprisingly, many myths have ...

A recent Schmidt Ocean Institute expedition off the coast of Uruguay discovered at least 30 suspected new species and explored a sunken warship. By Popular Science Team Published Oct 4, 2025 10:00 AM ...