It’s not uncommon for newly discovered species to make the news, especially when they are found 5,500 meters underwater. What is unusual, though, is when the naming of the species gets as much ...

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 ...

Marine exploration often reveals unusual life forms that remain hidden beneath the ocean surface for years. In the past few years, divers and scientists have used underwater photography and careful ...

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.

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.

Did Gerald the dolphin really kidnap a man and force him to build an underwater world?

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 ...

The ocean is still one of the biggest mysteries on Earth, and the deeper you go, the stranger it gets. Far below the surface, ...

"We know the surface of Mars or the Moon better than we know the surface of our own planet." Researchers discover never-before-seen creatures in underwater mountain range: 'We still don't know what it ...

From playful and delicate marine life to dramatic encounters with powerful predators, these winning photos capture remarkable ...