Sponges are some of the simplest and least dangerous animals on Earth, but a new species seems to be shooting for a cooler reputation. A carnivorous "death-ball" sponge is among 30 new creatures found ...

The deep sea around Antarctica just got a whole lot weirder as researchers have discovered at least 30 previously unknown ...

Lanice spongicola lives on a glass sponge, a deep-sea sponge with a skeleton made of silica, that rises from hard rock. The ...

A newly discovered predatory “death-ball” sponge in the Southern Ocean hunts small prey with tiny hooks, revealing surprising deep-sea behaviour and hidden marine biodiversity.

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Deep underwater, a little creature hung upside down in a cave along Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. The “alien wanderer” munched its meal when something metallic began to move in closer. Above the ...

Despite marine sponges being widespread on our planet, their biodiversity and distribution is still poorly known. Even though the Mediterranean Sea is the most explored sea on Earth, a study reveals ...

Inside a sea sponge, the bros are startled as it shakes; caused by a sea turtle eating it! A sea turtle begins to eat a sea sponge in which miniaturized Chris and Martin are in. They wonder why the ...

The deep-sea Venus flower basket sponge can filter feed using only the faint ambient currents of the ocean depths, no pumping required, new research reveals. This discovery of natural 'zero energy' ...

Biological systems are renowned for their ability to create strong yet resilient structures. A sea sponge, for instance, grows in layers, forming unique patterns that integrate minerals with softer ...