A rare purple sea snail (Janthina) washes ashore in San Deigo. Scientists reveal its floating bubble-raft lifestyle, striking violet colour and how ocean currents unexpectedly carried it to the beach.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Ted the turtle is celebrating his 22nd birthday with a cake only a turtle could love made up of fish, krill, pellet, fruit and veggies. Ted, who calls Sea Life Orlando Aquarium home, ...

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It might be among the first mammals to go extinct in North America after colonization. But can scientists prove it was even a distinct species? Ian Rose In the 19th century, Indigenous people and ...

One of the biggest crises in Earth history was marked by a revolution in the shellfish – brachiopods, sometimes called ‘lamp shells’ were replaced everywhere ecologically by the bivalves, such as ...

Don’t forget to pack a blanket and some sunscreen. While you’re at it, toss in some snacks, an umbrella and a perfectly-curated playlist of summer songs to amplify those beach-day vibes. Whether ...

There's something in the water, and, for once, it's not sharks. But it'll probably leave the same trail of destruction, desperation, and broken hearts, at least for the dozens of wannabe cruise ...