From bone-eating snot-flowers to snowboarding scale worms, when a whale dies it becomes a colossal island of nutrients – attracting weird and wonderful creatures to feast.

Somewhere in the North Atlantic, more than a kilometer beneath its surface, a cold-water coral reef stretches across an ...

Campaigners have demanded the release of 15 penguins in London Aquarium's basement without fresh air or daylight.

Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.

With growing interest in mining critical metals from the seafloor, countries are now negotiating international rules. The ...

In total, the team found nearly 300 different types of underwater species during their six week mission. Find out more here.

Neuroscientists have uncovered new insights into a key evolutionary question: Why can humans talk when most animals can't?

This endangered sea turtle was found in rough shape on a Texas beach. What happened next is giving researchers hope.

Researchers warn the tiny sea slugs can deliver a painful sting.

In celebration of World Wildlife Day on 3rd March, we’re shining a light on the incredible diversity of life in our seas. Here, we take a closer look at some marine species that share their names with ...

Rare blue dragon sea slugs are washing up on Texas beaches. Researchers warn the tiny creatures may be beautiful, but they ...

Calling all fans of paleontology and natural history — NBC's new eight-part docu-series Surviving Earth will premiere on Thursday, June 4, on NBC at 8 p.m. ET/PT.