Here are some of the most exciting species discovered in the past year. The species of fish lives deep in the Antarctic Ocean ... plants and animals," said herpetologist Harith Farooq, a study ...

Organisms in the deep sea rely on gravity flows to lay down sediment and then make burrows beneath the seafloor, according to a new study.

With only 5% of the ocean explored, it remains one of ... like those on Europa or Enceladus. Among the most heat-tolerant animals on Earth, living in water over 176°F (80°C).

Scientists spotted the anglerfish in shallow waters, which is highly unusual and could indicate something deeper ...

geochemistry and animal life in little-explored deep-sea areas off Costa Rica. One of the main expedition goals is to study an octopus nursery first discovered in 2013 and more recently revisited ...

Traditionally, the person who first describes a newfound animal is entitled to name it, but now, Scripps is inviting the public to share in this process of discovery, by choosing the name of a newly ...

The animals ... deep in the ocean or remote parts of the world, have made finding previously unknown species a whole lot easier. Here are some of the most exciting species discovered in the ...