Normally, the blue-ringed octopus is brown or cream in colour, blending easily with rocks and sand. But when disturbed, it ...

During the trawls, researchers caught a pair of unfamiliar-looking fish, the study said. Intrigued, they took a closer look at the animals, analyzed their DNA and realized they'd discovered a new ...

Artemis is the “goddess of the Moon and the hunt in Greek mythology,” researchers said, and the changing shell shapes of the new species is likened “to the moon’s waxing and waning.” The species has ...

A remarkable yellow worm, Paralvinella hessleri, thrives near boiling, toxic hydrothermal vents in the Pacific. This deep-sea ...

Mikey’s golden pygmygobies were “typically found deep within caves” of offshore coral reefs, the study said. The fish were seen swimming “along the surface of cave roofs and walls in small groups of ...

While speed often captures attention, many animals thrive by moving slowly, conserving energy and avoiding predators. From ...

Virgin Islands National Park preserves a large swath of island and ocean ecosystems, full of beautiful and diverse wildlife.

A 2022 deep-sea voyage discovered a glowing shark and a delicate, porcelain crab species off the coast of Western Australia.

Brazil is passionate about celebrations, its enormous cultural diversity resulting in a rich calendar of events held ...

Nighttime underwater photos show fish hanging out with jellyfish and anemones — perhaps seeking their protection.

These 13 Floridian state parks often fly under the radar but offer some of the best hiking trails and historical structures ...

In the two centuries since the Gothic novel's publication, the English writer's tale of a science experiment gone wrong has ...