Invasive sea lampreys, grotesque parasites with rows of teeth inside their circular mouths that drain the blood of fish, ...

An international study led by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB), Spain, has investigated how marine ecosystems responded to past ...

This story has been updated to reflect that Tåno, Tåsi yan Todu is based in the Mariana Islands. A previous version of the ...

A new study offers the first direct evidence that deep-dwelling mesopelagic fish, which account for up to 94% of global fish biomass, excrete carbonate minerals at rates comparable to shallow-water ...

Fishing experts are looking for ways to fish in the mesopelagic zone, a layer of water that stretches from 200-1,000 meters (660-3,300 feet) beneath the surface, which has, thus far, remained ...

The ocean is home to some sea creatures that will likely give you a fright. Much of the ocean's marine life is yet to be discovered, with scientists estimating that a whopping 91% of ocean species ...

The whale shark is the largest fish on the planet, reaching sizes that defy belief. This video dives into its biology, ...

The new global transparency tool will empower governments, researchers and civil society to monitor vessels involved in deep-sea mineral exploration. Washington, D.C., United Stat ...

Three months ago, fishers found loggerhead sea turtle Molly with a 10-lb. tumor on her neck. Now, Molly is on the mend and ...

Learn all about the fascinating discovery of three deep-sea species, found off the coast of California, including the cute ...