Recent scientific expeditions have unveiled a trove of new species dwelling at the bottom of the ocean, including a ...

A coalition of international researchers has found a remarkable treasure trove of new species in the icy depths of the ...

Organisms in the deep sea rely on gravity flows to lay down sediment and then make burrows beneath the seafloor, according to a new study. Reading time: Reading time 3 minutes Animals living in one of ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: The floor of the ocean off the coast of the Pacific Northwest has sprung a leak. The spring, known as Pythia’s Oasis, is likely venting water from ...

Capturing the first underwater color photographs was no mean feat and involved powerful explosives as well as hours and hours of waiting.

Researchers found a new sea spider with a giant nose, leg cannons, and—most remarkably—a novel way of surviving in the lightless, freezing environment miles below the sea surface. These oceanic ...

We've gone to the bottom of the ocean to study how its chemistry shapes our planet's climate, even chasing lava-spewing ...