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

Deep-sea mining could impact marine life stretching from the tiniest bottom dwellers to apex predators like swordfish and ...

When we think of the ocean, what often comes to mind are familiar sights– coral reefs, fishing boats, and waves breaking ...

This previously unknown symbiotic relationship helps keep methane—a major greenhouse gas—trapped in the ocean.

This crazy-looking sea creature has a heart-shaped body and a deep crimson color that seems to sparkle and glow. However, the jelly doesn’t actually produce its own light.

Researchers said they named the new species after the Nansei Islands near the Okinawa Trough where it was first discovered ...

Scientists on the US West Coast say they discovered three previously unknown species of deep-sea spider that could have a rare diet fueled by a common greenhouse gas.

“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.

We know surprisingly little about the deep ocean or the strange creatures that live there. These unusual animals have evolved without sunlight and survive in complete darkness, resulting in many ...