The ocean is home to an extreme variety of species and animals. This diversity results in amazing adaptations and appearances ...

A new open-access special issue of the journal ZooKeys has been published, detailing the discovery of 24 new deep-sea ...

A massive adult female Kemp’s ridley sea turtle — the world’s smallest and most critically endangered sea turtle species — ...

Glittery sea worms and sea squirts fit for "The Lord of the Rings" universe might sound like pure fantasy, but they're very ...

Endangered sea turtles show signs of recovery in a majority of places where they’re found worldwide, according to a new global survey released Thursday. “Many of the turtle populations have come back, ...

The deep sea, a realm of perpetual darkness, crushing pressure, and cold temperatures, is home to some of the most unusual and mysterious creatures on Earth. Recent discoveries have unveiled a host of ...

Explore 25 strange new species scientists recently discovered, from giant anacondas to Darth Vader sea bugs. Dive into ...

Scientists caught a “transparent” sea creature with horn-like appendages off of Mexico and discovered a new species, a study said. Getty Images Off the western coast of Mexico, a “transparent” sea ...

Animals come in an extraordinary range of body shapes. A starfish looks nothing like an earthworm, a mouse, or a human. Yet ...

We’re all familiar with La Jolla’s sea lions, harbor seals, orcas, garibaldi and seabirds. But in this new series of stories called Species of the Month, the Light will shed light on other, ...

Scientists scooped some muck from the depths of the South China Sea and discovered a new species of creature hidden inside, a study said. Getty Images/iStockphoto Aboard a research vessel in the South ...

A Steller sea lion was seen lounging at Pier 39 on Friday morning, a rare visit from a near-threatened species whose usual ...