The ocean is full of surprises, and scientists are still finding creatures that seem almost unreal. From tiny reef animals to ...

There isn’t a lot going on here, compared to other places. For example, a sample from the bottom of the North Sea can contain up to 20,000 animals, while a sample from the deep sea floor may only have ...

The viper dogfish is easily one of the creepiest deep sea creatures due to its fangs and wide jaw. Read here to learn more ...

In Earth’s deepest waters, survival depends on aggression, stealth, and biology built for killing in darkness. This video counts down nine of the creepiest deep sea creatures, revealing how their ...

The yeti crab is a strange species because of its furry appearance. Read here to learn about why these crabs are furry!

A dome-fronted submersible sinks beneath the waves off Indonesia, heading down nearly 1,000 meters in search of new species, ...

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.

An underwater voyage has revealed a network of creatures thriving at the bottom of deep-sea ocean trenches. In these extreme environments, the crushing pressure, scant food and lack of sunlight can ...

Scientists filmed a squid covering itself in mud and holding its tentacles upright, using camouflage that helps it hide on the ocean floor.

A new study led by scientists at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), along with international partners, finds that ...