Far below the ocean’s surface, where sunlight disappears and pressure reaches crushing levels, some of the planet’s strangest life forms thrive. These deep-sea creatures have evolved in total darkness ...

In July and August scientists onboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor (too) spotted the oddities through the eyes of an underwater robot as they explored the Mar del Plata Canyon.

Strange creatures straight out of a science-fiction movie have been captured by scientists off the coast of Antarctica. Pink and bulbous "sea pigs", hand-sized sea spiders and delicate sea butterflies ...

The deep sea, a realm of perpetual darkness, crushing pressure, and cold temperatures, is home to some of the most unusual and mysterious creatures on Earth. Recent discoveries have unveiled a host of ...

One that caught attention from many was a type of sea mollusk that washed ashore on South Padre Island in late May.

Barreleye fish are named for their unique, barrel-shaped eyes. These eyes can rotate, allowing the fish to look both upward and straight ahead. Their eyes also have bright green lenses protected ...

What are the blue blobs washing up on California beaches? What to know about these strange sea creatures. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

Scientists are revolutionizing how new marine species are described through the Ocean Species Discoveries initiative. Using advanced lab techniques, researchers recently unveiled 14 new species from ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Thousands of rubbery blue "by-the-wind sailors" are washing up on California beaches following ...

A manatee was one of the latest in a long line of rare marine animals to turn heads along the Texas coast last month, and — in this case — hold up a $64 million state construction project. One of the ...