The ocean is deep, dark, cold and full of mysteries — and in its deepest regions, animals grow to astonishing sizes. From isopods the size of cats to squids that could square off with a school bus, ...

The deep sea is cold, dark and under immense pressure. Yet life has found a way to prevail there, in the form of some of Earth’s strangest creatures. Since deep-sea critters have adapted to near ...

Beds of Bathymodiolus mussels provide important habitat for other deep-sea critters, including sea stars, scaleworms and limpets. NOAA Ocean Exploration. The deep sea is the large ...

Some deep-sea fish may be able to see light in a different way from most other vertebrates, according to a new study. The ...

Dive beneath the surface to explore the serene world of sea turtles in this stunning underwater footage. Watch these graceful creatures glide effortlessly through crystal-clear waters, navigating ...

The shark was spotted in near-freezing waters, which most species can't withstand ...

"I knew I could learn a lot, so I thought 'let's just go for it', and although the first month was scary, I really enjoyed it ...

Here's how the candidates responded to Star-Telegram questions about why they deserve your vote in the March 3 primary.

Big-eyed fish, white squat lobsters and curious-looking brittle stars are all living among the wrecked ship, new study ...

Sand dollar exoskeletons are often found washed up after the animal has died. But this live individual has put on a hypnotic show that helps calm the mind.