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

Scientists from the California Academy of Sciences described 72 new species last year, from elegant birds to strange sea ...

A research trip to Antarctica uncovered marine life that hadn't been seen before in one of the world's most remote spots.

The animal kingdom contains a vast array of animals capability of remarkable regenerative abilities, but known are quite as ...

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 ...

An animal ecologist researching large marine animals such as whales and dolphins, Assistant Professor Iwata Takashi of the ...

The vast array of organisms in the deep sea remains a mystery to humans. Now, marine biologists can add one more puzzle to the list. A collection of odd materials was discovered nearly four miles ...

Whales, dolphins and other marine mammals are highly social, but those social ties can also help diseases spread through ...

East-west coastlines trap marine species during warming, blocking escape routes and increasing extinction risk over millions ...

An injured sea lion lies in the surf in Davenport, Calif., north of Santa Cruz. (Nic Coury / For The Times) On a spit of sand 12 miles north of Santa Cruz, a small, emaciated sea lion lay on its side.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Just six pieces of rubber smaller than a pea can be fatal to seabirds, new research shows, revealing shockingly ...