Cornell University marine ecologists and computer scientists have shown that grazing by sea snails and other marine herbivores has a big impact on the scale of seagrass wasting disease — contributing ...

Eelgrass, a type of flowering seagrass found in temperate zones around the world, provides habitat for many species, protects ...

"There is an urgent need to better understand our deep-sea biodiversity." Scientists make wild discovery while exploring deep ...

A newly discovered giant isopod has been named after Darth Vader of Star Wars, inspired by his iconic and distinctive helmet. The 32.5 cm-long sea bug, known as a 'supergiant' was found off the coast ...

Though recently gaining the limelight as a superior alternative to lobster tail, a species of giant isopod is making ...

The huge sea bug joins a group of mysterious deep-sea crustaceans that have remained largely unchanged for millions of years: ...

In recent years, the deep-sea giant isopod has also become a seafood delicacy in Vietnam, where it was discovered ...

This "supergiant" isopod, part of the Bathynomus genus ... showcasing the vast territories that remain unexplored beneath the ocean's surface.

B. vaderi is just the second recorded supergiant isopod found in the South China Sea. It feeds on decomposing organic material, playing an important role in the ocean’s deep-sea food chain.

B. vaderi is just the second recorded supergiant isopod found in the South China Sea. It feeds on decomposing organic material, playing an important role in the ocean’s deep-sea food chain.

Deep beneath the waves of the South China Sea, a fascinating creature has surfaced—Bathynomus vaderi, a newly discovered species of giant isopod. This "supergiant" crustacean reaches lengths of over ...

Scientists have newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species after purchasing crustaceans from fishermen and restaurants ...