The way Botrynema jellyfish is distributed across the ocean may reveal a previously unknown biogeographic barrier in the ...

Deep sea mining could pose a danger to local jellyfish populations, a new study suggests. The first-of-its-kind study was conducted by researchers and marine ecologists and aims to see just how much ...

Glowing sea animals use bioluminescence powered by luciferin to communicate, attract prey and defend themselves, turning the ...

The deep sea is home to one of the largest animal communities on earth which is increasingly exposed to environmental pressures. However, our knowledge of its inhabitants and their response to ...

To meet growing demand for critical minerals, particularly those vital for clean energy technologies, some mining companies have proposed to extract them from the seafloor. In understanding the ...

Earth’s oceans cover 71% of the planet, but humans have only explored less than 20% of the seas. Scientists believe there are many undiscovered creatures living in its depths. Some species, like the ...

Another deep sea creature recently stole the spotlight after leaving the internet mesmerized and confused- both at the same time. A video was shared on social media, which showed a ‘mysteriously ...

UNDATED (WKRC) - Scientists discovered a nightmarish-looking jellyfish in the depths of the Pacific. The mysterious species was captured on video swimming at a depth of over 1,400 meters below the ...

A treasure trove of metal is hiding at the bottom of the ocean. Potato-size nodules of iron and manganese litter the seafloor, and metal-rich crusts cover underwater mountains and chimneys along ...

In the ethereal blue glow of the water, a huge shape swept toward them. Around 30 feet long, with four billowing arms and a domed head, the creature was larger than the tourists’ personal submersible.

Why it matters: The ocean is Earth's largest climate regulator, but its vast size makes it notoriously difficult (and expensive) to study. Biohybrid technology, which merges living organisms with ...

According to its developers, the transparent robot replicates the movements and appearance of a real jellyfish with its soft, ...