To survive the deep ocean, sea creatures have all kinds of adaptations that give them alien-like appearances, such as huge ...

In the 1972 folk-rock classic "A Horse with No Name," Dewey Bunnell, fronting the band America, famously sang: "The ocean is ...

Explore 25 deep sea discoveries that reveal Earth's most alien ecosystems. From chemosynthetic vents to transparent-headed ...

These ocean animals were discovered through deep-sea expeditions, genetic work, divers, and remotely operated vehicles.

By Emma Smith The Indian Ocean accounts for about a fifth of global ocean area, with 90% of it reaching deeper than 1,000 ...

So it’s surprising that this species in the phylum Cnidarians (along with jellyfish, corals, and other sea creatures) ...

Glittery sea worms and sea squirts fit for "The Lord of the Rings" universe might sound like pure fantasy, but they're very real creatures living in the deep sea. Some of these otherworldly ocean ...

WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - A deep-diving robot that chiseled into the rocky Pacific seabed at a spot where two of the immense plates comprising Earth's outer shell meet has unearthed a previously ...

From deadly 'living fossils' to glowing sea angels, the ocean floor is home to creatures almost alien to us. Here are five incredible creatures straight from the deep. The deep sea is a world few will ...

An endangered sea turtle named Lucky washed up in Nova Scotia last year. Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of why she and other turtles are traveling so far north. The Kemp's ridley is the ...

A barn owl with a strong determination to live was rescued 70 miles from shore. But just how did this owl find itself so far ...

Sunflower sea stars are critically endangered in the Pacific Ocean. University of Washington researchers are working with the ...