The deep sea has many new discoveries waiting for us, including a newly discovered species called the "death ball" sponge.

Learn how these slow-moving creatures recycle nutrients through their poop to keep coral reefs thriving and oceans balanced.

A coalition of international researchers has found a remarkable treasure trove of new species in the icy depths of the southern Atlantic Ocean.

The remarkable discovery of animal life beneath the seafloor shows that life finds a way even in the most extreme environments, potentially boosting hopes for finding life beyond Earth. Reading time 4 ...

Scientists found manta rays dive nearly a mile deep to navigate the open ocean.

An expedition records 29,556 animals in the abyssal trenches and reveals how they survive the pressure and total darkness.

Yeti crabs, shrimp, sea worms and starfish. And that’s just to name a few. They live between 1,800 and 3,600 meters below the Pacific Ocean off the shores of Costa Rica. A team of scientists, led by ...

Using suction-cup sensors attached to three humpback whales, researchers captured video footage of the animals rolling around on the ocean floor. Griffith University Despite their large size, whales ...

It had been believed that oxygen could not be produced without sunlight - AYDIN MUTLU/ISTOCKPHOTO Dark oxygen is being created on the ocean floor, scientists have discovered – and it could change our ...