The Mediterranean Sea is home to some of the ocean's largest animals. Among the nine species of cetaceans commonly found along its western shores are the fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus, the world's ...

The biggest great white shark ever recorded in the Atlantic is lingering just six miles off the coast of a major tourist destination. 14ft Contender's most recent 'ping' last week placed him ...

A fossilized skull and jawbones found belonged to a crested dinosaur that lived 95 million years ago— the first new species ...

Having been tracked since the start of 2025, the biggest great white shark ever recorded has travelled over 1,000 miles. And he’s now getting pretty close to the coast of a popular tourist destination ...

Many insects live in fresh water, or close to the sea in salt marsh and beach habitats. There are also several species of water striders in the genus Halobates, which live on the ocean’s surface, far ...

Learn why blue whale calves are prime orca targets and how their massive mothers use slipstreams, allies, and shockwaves to keep them alive.

One of the largest and oldest icebergs is now melting very quickly, ending its 40-year journey across the southern ocean.

Find out what fossils have revealed about ichthyosaurs, which included the biggest marine reptile that ever lived.

The ocean still hides many secrets, and sometimes the smallest or simplest creatures reveal the biggest clues about life.

Whales are among the largest and oldest animals on Earth. They can be found in every ocean and range in size from the small ...