A newly discovered visual cell in deep-sea fish larvae is reshaping long-held assumptions about how vertebrates see the world.

Recent scientific expeditions have unveiled a trove of new species dwelling at the bottom of the ocean, including a carnivorous “death ball” sponge in the Southern Ocean. In a separate deep-sea ...

The deep ocean is about as mysterious as the depths of outer space, and it's home to some bizarre finds, from tiny angelic creatures to giant worms.

New research shows that tiny plastic particles are causing notable genetic damage in one of the Mediterranean's most commercially valuable fish species. This finding could have long-term implications ...

Some deep-sea fish may be able to see light in a different way from most other vertebrates, according to a new study. The ...

There is high global demand for critical metals, and many countries want to try extracting these sought-after metals from the seabed. An international study, which has discovered large numbers of new ...

These three fish are freaks, phantoms and mysteries of the deep. Here’s what we’ve learned from the rare glimpses we’ve had of their lives. The deep sea is one of Earth’s final frontiers. Given its ...

Even as some scientists search for signs of life beyond Earth, other researchers have been discovering new species on our own humble planet faster than ever before. From high up in the mountains to ...

A 2022 deep-sea expedition led scientists to discover more than 600 marine species. According to ABC News, scientists have officially identified at least three: the West Australian lantern shark and ...

Scientists found a “dwarf”-like sea creature on a coral reef in Papua New Guinea and discovered an “iridescent” new species, a study said. Screengrab from Allways Dive Expeditions’ YouTube video Off ...