The new species include a pygmy pipefish, a guitar shark, and a squat lobster.
Researchers from the Schmidt Ocean Institute used a remotely operated vehicle to explore the seafloor, where they discovered surprising creatures.
A group of researchers looked at kelp forests around the world and found that less than 2% of the forests are well protected.
Light flickers and sparkles deep in the ocean, where you might least expect it. Watch the video about bioluminescent deep sea life and then create your own stunning interpretation on paper.
Antarctic krill trap vast amounts of carbon from the atmosphere in the ocean floor through their sinking poop.
Scientists on an ocean expedition to the Southeast Pacific discovered a new underwater mountain and up to 100 new species, including fantastical and rare creatures.
Scientists working on reefs in the Indian Ocean have discovered that nutrients from seabird poop help corals grow!
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Read about the deep sea discovery of shrimp and other animals that can survive scorching temperatures!
What is the “trapping zone” and what lives in this newly described underwater ecosystem? Find out!