Marine exploration often reveals unusual life forms that remain hidden beneath the ocean surface for years. In the past few ...

Some beautiful animals look as if they were designed by humans. Birds are gorgeous creatures, coming in many different colors, shapes, and sizes. One example is the razorbill, which is famous for its ...

Not all the ships sunk during WWII were forgotten; some gained a second life as iconic dive destinations, including this ship that sank off the Egyptian coast.

Known as the Sargasso Sea, sailors have crossed it for centuries, but few notice the border when they slip into glassy indigo ...

Biologists identify a new species of "living fossil" chiton through cutting-edge mitochondrial genome sequencing.

With growing interest in mining critical metals from the seafloor, countries are now negotiating international rules. The ...

Abandoned crab traps become “ghost gear,” continuing to catch and kill sea life after they’re no longer tended by their owner. The SCDNR wants help recording their location.

As policymakers meet in Jamaica to develop regulations for mineral exploitation in international waters, Solomon Pili Kahoʻohalahala highlights what’s at stake for Pacific cultures.

Reviewing those rare encounters, marine scientist Mark C. Benfield at Louisiana State University (LSU) connected scattered sightings and documented the fish alive in its natural depth range. Footage ...

Most people visit Nusa Penida for its turquoise waters and dramatic clifftop views, but YouTuber Barny Dillarstone had something far more ambitious in mind. He submerged a specially equipped camera ...