Deep-sea fish thrive in extreme pressure, darkness, and pollution, revealing new survival mechanisms and threats.

The blobfish, known for its unattractive appearance, has been declared New Zealand's Fish of the Year, altering public ...

The deep sea, covering approximately 65% of Earth's surface, has long been considered a biological desert. In this extreme environment-particularly in ...

This adaptation is crucial for survival ... feeding on a variety of deep-sea creatures, including fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods. Its large, expandable mouth and sharp, inward-pointing teeth ...

Researchers classify the coelacanth under the group Sarcopterygii, which include the earliest ancestors of amphibians, reptiles, and mammals.

Xu Xun, director of BGI-Research, emphasized the importance of the research in redefining human understanding of deep-sea life and the responsibility it entails. The studies unveil not only secrets of ...

What animal has the longest gestation period? From salamanders to elephants, here’s how long it can take to make a baby.

Researchers descended more than 35,700 feet (10,900 meters) below sea level to collect biological samples that revealed ...

to catch other fish, this remarkable adaptation ensures that once a male finds his much larger female counterpart in the midnight depths, they remain together — sometimes permanently. Deep beneath the ...