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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 ...

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This weird-looking creature has been mistaken for a lot of things, including a whale placenta and a sea monster as well as a garbage bag. And less often, it’s recognized for what it is: a jellyfish!

The colossal squid is the largest squid in terms of mass, weighing in at 495kg. The squid’s tentacles are only released when ...

This is the moment deep sea explorers captured an incredibly elusive creature on camera – the giant phantom jellyfish. Eerie footage shows the rare animal, which has only been filmed around a dozen ...

Deepstaria is a genus of deep-sea jellyfish, rarely seen, mysterious and delicate yet predatory. It is usually found between 600 metres and 1750 metres beneath the waves. It is also the favourite ...

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 ...

(Brian Wolly) Food can be scarce in the deep waters off Australia. To clutch its prey, this dragonfish uses sharp rows of teeth that cover even parts of its tongue. The fish is one of thousands of ...

After an unexplained delay, SeaWorld San Diego is set to open its newest attraction, Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience, next month. Tuesday, the theme park announced in a press release that ...