Scientists aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor (too) have cataloged 28 possible new species of snails ...

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When scientists set sail to explore the deep sea, they knew they would come face to face with a few unfamiliar creatures. What they did not know was just how many. After months of sorting, marine ...

Activists rallied in Martin County after a federal council voted to reopen the rare Oculina Bank coral reef to shrimp ...

As increased industrial activity puts fragile deep-sea ecosystems at risk, one artist is raising awareness about imperiled corals through scientific model making In “Depicting Dark Waters,” British ...

The world’s most famous coral reefs are all found in warm, shallow, coastal environments. But do corals live outside of these tropical vacation destinations? As a matter of fact, yes! Corals also live ...

Under the bright blue water of the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, the view is stunning. Expansive coral reefs teeming with life; colorful fish and invertebrates. But something crucial has gone missing ...

Brittlestars, sea anemones and a catshark among new-to-science species collected during expedition off the Queensland coast Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...

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A new study reveals that the phenomenon in deep reefs in which corals display glowing colors (fluorescence) is intended to serve as a mechanism for attracting prey. The study shows that the marine ...