Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.

In July and August scientists onboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor (too) spotted the oddities through the eyes of an underwater robot as they explored the Mar del Plata Canyon.

The model focused on “palaeogeographic context,” meaning the ancient layout of coasts, islands, and seaways. It tested whether coastline orientation and coastline shape predicted extinctions over deep ...

In celebration of World Wildlife Day on 3rd March, we’re shining a light on the incredible diversity of life in our seas. Here, we take a closer look at some marine species that share their names with ...

Thousands of meters below the ocean's surface lurk some gigantic creatures, much larger than their shallow-water brethren. Scientists have a few hunches for why this happens, but the debate continues.

The Mediterranean's first sanctuary for dolphins that have lived in captivity will open off Italy next year, as demand for re-homing rises with the closure of marine parks across Europe. It's a scene ...

In a laboratory aquarium in northern Russia, a fluorescent green sea creature with 14 tentacles moved about. It ate, grew and eventually reproduced. A patient scientist watched the process, ...

Scientists at MIT have found compelling chemical evidence that Earth’s earliest animals were likely ancient sea sponges.

Plastic waste releases a chemical that can confuse ocean animals, change hunting behavior, and disrupt marine food chains.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An elephant seal pup curled up on a heating pad at the Marine Mammal Center on Tuesday morning, flashing large, shiny eyes at ...