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

Coral reefs form a vital part of the marine ecosystem, playing host to diverse species and supporting multiple industries, including fisheries, tourism, and recreation. However, these fragile ...

Scuba diving scientists trapped a red-eyed sea creature with “fang-like” teeth off Australia and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Getty / iStockphoto On a coral reef off the eastern ...

The ocean is full of incredible surprises, including the darkest, deepest trenches that humans have barely explored. And inside the sea, among these places, live certain creatures with traits that ...

Tropical rainforests and coral reefs are both highly complex ecosystems that are rich in biodiversity. Coral reefs are often described as underwater rainforests. -- Maui Ocean Center photo Tropical ...

Along the coast of an island in southern Japan sat a “massive” sea creature. Its colorful body stretched across the surface of a rock. Something about the sea animal caught the attention of visiting ...

On occasion, it is of vital importance to consider how little we know about the spinning rock we all live on. Take coral reefs, for example. Given how much they've been studied, you'd think we've ...