Glittery sea worms and sea squirts fit for "The Lord of the Rings" universe might sound like pure fantasy, but they're very real creatures living in the deep sea. Some of these otherworldly ocean ...

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 ...

Scientists found shark teeth inside fossil whale skulls, revealing how sharks fed on whales millions of years ago.

In the deep ocean, where sunlight never reaches, and food drifts down like confetti, survival is less about speed and more ...

Two rare deep-sea oarfish washed up on the beaches of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Scientists find a deep-sea coral ecosystem over 100 years old, raising urgent concerns about bottom trawling in the South Pacific.

Those bizarre sea creatures that light up like carnival rides are actually ctenophores, which have an ancient brainlike structure.

Biological matter left behind in the water allows us to follow these animals without ever setting eyes on them.

This tropical resort in Islamorada, Florida features a private beach, turquoise water, a lively tiki bar, marina views, and a ...

Lovingly nicknamed “sea gooseberry,” it glides through waters like a squishy crystal or a blimpy iridescent water balloon. It has been observed in deep ocean trenches and coastal waters across the ...

Beneath the waves are millions of dangerous sea creatures – and they exist on every continent, from Oceania to Asia and Central America. We’ve ranked the top 20, in order of their deadliness to humans ...

The cenotes of Mexico are famous not only for their beauty, but for the archaeological finds they reveal.