New deep-sea limpet species, Pectinodonta nautilus, found on a sunken log near Johnston Atoll, nearly 8,000 feet deep.

The second expedition took researchers to the Southern Ocean’s Bellingshausen Sea, off West Antarctica. The team was the ...

The mysteries of Earth’s deep oceans are increasingly captivating scientists and policymakers alike, blending into the broader narrative of searching for extraterrestrial life. With only 5% of the ...

You may have heard that the ocean covers 70% of the Earth. But did you know that only 5% of the ocean has been explored? 95% ...

NEW YORK (AP) — An underwater voyage has revealed a network of creatures thriving at the bottom of deep-sea ocean trenches. In these extreme environments, the crushing pressure, scant food and lack of ...

The brilliant iridescent hues found in ammolite come from tiny air gaps in the fossils’ layers, a new study finds.

Vaquita is the most critically endangered marine animal on Earth. Learn about the Vaquita, the world's rarest sea mammal, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. At a certain point in Earth’s distant past, the planet’s ...