The fish was found at 200 to 2,000 meters below the surface. At least 16 types of recently discovered deep-sea fish are among the darkest creatures ever found, according to a study published Thursday.

Given how underexplored the Pacific Ocean is, it is not surprising that new species are being discovered every time a manned or unmanned deep-water submersible is launched to document the species ...

Dr Michelle Taylor's research team made international headlines when they discovered an elusive colossal squid As Dr Michelle Taylor took a moment to breathe in the icy Antarctic air, a stark ...

From a refreshing dip on a hot summer’s day to snorkelling, diving and surfing, people around the world are drawn to the ocean. But lurking beneath the waves are lots of not-so-friendly sea-dwellers, ...

Deep off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica and Mexico, fallen wood provides a home and food to three new species. Abdullah Ali via Unsplash When a tree falls along the coastline or driftwood flows down ...

Green sea turtles are rebounding, thanks to global conservation efforts. John Burns / National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration After decades of decline, green sea turtles are making a comeback.

Researchers inside a deep-sea vehicle collected sea cucumbers from the seafloor, then discovered two new species. Jong Marshes via Unsplash Off the western coast of Australia, the Wallaby-Zenith ...