TheBajau tribe of Indonesia is known for their extraordinary ability to dive deep into the ocean for extended periods. Now, ...

A recently published study explores the relationship between sea spiders and bacteria. Discover more and meet one of the study's researchers.

Although the team’s stated goal is to capture footage of an adult colossal squid in its natural environment, according to ...

The deep-sea environment comprises a wealth of distinct ecosystems, such as hydrothermal vents, cold seeps and subsurface habitats. A multitude of bacteria and archaea live in these distant niches ...

Researchers said they named the new species after the Nansei Islands near the Okinawa Trough where it was first discovered and, so far, the only area where it has been found. The Nansei Islands., also ...

This previously unknown symbiotic relationship helps keep methane—a major greenhouse gas—trapped in the ocean.

With ear-like fins that flap gracefully through the water, this Dumbo octopus looks like it waltzed straight out of an ...

The latest addition is the Marine Organismal Body Size (MOBS) database, an open-access resource that—as its name implies—has ...

According to the National Academy of Science the 3 new species use methane, with the help of bacteria, to get energy.

Deep in the ocean's dark depths lurk bizarre and terrifying creatures evolved over centuries. Anglerfish use glowing lures to ...

When he isn’t in a professional setting, Daniel Lee Messerschmidt is often found near the sea or under it. When he speaks about scuba diving, there’s no manufactured awe. It’s not a “bucket list” ...