Antarctic krill are tiny shrimp-like creatures that were previously thought to mostly inhabit the upper layer of the Southern ...

A global survey of the world’s oceans has logged 1,121 species believed to be new to science in a single year, from a ...

The growing level of pollution in our oceans is troubling, but researchers have revealed just how deep the plastic waste ...

The footage also revealed a rake-like barbel projecting from the fish's body.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The ocean is packed with mysteries, some more horrifying than others. In recent times, a few nightmare-fuelled beasties have been ...

Antarctic krill serve as a crucial food source for penguins, seals, and whales. They recycle nutrients used by algae. Now researchers say they've found krill in a surprising place: hydrothermal vents.

Life in the deep sea is under immense pressure—literally. Such extreme conditions can disrupt the delicate structures of ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Often called "ghost sharks," Chimaeras are among the most mysterious inhabitants of the deep ...

One of the possible new species is a cheerful-looking purple octopus. It was actually first spotted in 2014 when scientists ...

Deeply trashy: an instant noodle packet, a rubber boot, and a Korean sausage wrapper were among the discoveries.

Scientists exploring one of the ocean’s least studied environments have found that human waste reached an unexplored deep-sea ...

India could take the bold step of recognising the deep ocean not merely as a mineral reserve, but as a precious ecological asset whose value may exceed that of its mineral wealth ...