On the ocean floor, many animals rely not on speed, but on defense. Echinoderms include sea stars, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers, all sharing unusual body structures and survival strategies. Some are ...

Deep down in the sea, where no light penetrates and where the availability of food is very low, life somehow exists in ways that can be considered str.

Reaching over 30 feet long, the mysterious giant oarfish is the real-life "sea serpent" behind centuries of myths and legends ...

This adorable sea lion has to eat five to eight percent of its body weight every day to stay healthy and hydrated. Over the ...

The natural world is full of interesting creatures with unique biological systems. Among the most interesting creatures is the starfish, also referred.

A rare sighting in Bali, Indonesia shows a majestic looking sea slug with a unique way of swimming and eating.

In this video, we explore various beach rocks to discover exotic sea creatures suitable for a saltwater aquarium. Enjoy the ...

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 ...

Here's what's being done to help an endangered sea turtle recover after being found on a Texas beach in rough shape.

Iskra’s glitter worm and the Elven abyss tunicate among top species recognized by the World Register of Marine Species Scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography described two of ...