A vampire squid species announced in 2024 has now disappeared from the scientific record as a separate species. Researchers found that Vampyroteuthis pseudoinfernalis was actually the familiar vampire ...

Explore 25 deep sea discoveries that reveal Earth's most alien ecosystems. From chemosynthetic vents to transparent-headed ...

Scientists have discovered over 110 new deep-sea creatures in the Coral Sea, with the number likely to exceed 200. The creatures were found in the Coral Sea Marine Park at a depth between 2,000m and 3 ...

These ocean animals were discovered through deep-sea expeditions, genetic work, divers, and remotely operated vehicles.

One surprise find was a new species of a clear jellyfish-related animal called the Erenna siphonophore. The animal was found about 6,500 feet below the surface of the ocean. The different species of ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. A new study details a deep-sea expedition near the remote Christmas and Cocos islands, where researchers visited unexplored seamounts and ...

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 ...

To survive the deep ocean, sea creatures have all kinds of adaptations that give them alien-like appearances, such as huge ...

The deep ocean keeps producing creatures that look like they were designed by someone who’d never seen an animal before, and scientists just added 31 more to the list. “The largest habitat on Earth, ...