Japanese scientists confirm a new marine coral species, Corallizoanthus aureus, that glows in the dark and inhabits deep caves in the ocean.

When you think of great swimmers, animals like dolphins, fish, or penguins probably come to mind. But the animal kingdom is full of surprises, and many creatures you’d never expect to navigate well ...

Scientists say sea monster is a new kind of animal. This unidentified specimen belonging within Relicanthidae is a sea creature that was previously thought to be a giant sea anemone (order Actiniaria) ...

An elephant seal pup curled up on a heating pad at the Marine Mammal Center on Tuesday morning, flashing large, shiny eyes at passersby before flopping down to continue her nap — a peaceful sight ...

Scientists found a sea animal with odd-shaped growths on a coral reef in Thailand and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo shows a representative area of Koh Tao. Photo from Oliver Frsh via ...

In July and August scientists onboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor (too) spotted the oddities through the eyes of an underwater robot as they explored the Mar del Plata Canyon.

For the past several years, large animals such as whales, dolphins, seals, sea turtles, Atlantic sturgeon, sharks and tuna have been feeding closer to shore. Warming water has brought robust bait ...

Is the sea turtle your spirit animal? The sea turtle has been a powerful symbol for many cultures around the world for centuries. In some cultures, the turtle is seen as a symbol of good luck and ...