In the deepest depths of Earth’s ocean, mysterious creatures lurk that could come straight out of a sci-fi movie! Watch this ...

Deep below the surface of the ocean, bacteria and critters that feed off nutrients spouting from hydrothermal vents met with ...

Those who accept the invitation will be joining a pretty massive fraternity of filmmakers, in many different disciplines: The Academy doesn’t publicize its actual membership rolls, but it’s believed ...

Microscopic image of Sericosura sea spider. Image via Shana Goffredi “While the deep sea feels far away, all organisms are interconnected, and the processes in one ecosystem affect the other,” ...

“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.

Light from the sun doesn’t reach the deep-sea ecosystem where the newly described Sericosura spider species make their home. To survive in this dark environment, microbes evolved to use chemicals — ...

Deep sea squid. Image by NOAA/MBARI, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The diet of a giant squid consists primarily of deep-sea fish and other smaller squids. Using its long tentacles, the squid ...