Scientists found something seriously strange in the deep sea, and it lives in a world that feels basically impossible. This ...

Ocean plastic is a widely known problem, typically viewed through the lens of floating debris and microplastics. However, Earth.com covered a novel study examining plastic pollution on the seafloor.

Marine researchers exploring extreme depths say they have discovered an astonishing deep-sea ecosystem of chemosynthetic life that’s fueled by gases escaping from fractures in the ocean bed. The ...

The ocean is full of surprises, and scientists are still finding creatures that seem almost unreal. From tiny reef animals to ...

Scientists have finally photographed a whale known only from sounds and remains, linking a mysterious deep-sea signal to a living species and revealing unexpected habitats beneath Pacific waters.

Quick Take Achieving the first live photographs of a ginkgo-toothed beaked whale ended a 66-year mystery since the species was first described in 1958. The 43-kilohertz signal led to a 60-year ...

Environmentalists warn seabed mining risks destroying habitats and species that are little understood - Copyright AFP/File Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD Environmentalists warn ...

A team of scientists announced Tuesday they have developed new deep-sea landers specifically to test their contentious ...