An expedition records 29,556 animals in the abyssal trenches and reveals how they survive the pressure and total darkness.

Learn how these slow-moving creatures recycle nutrients through their poop to keep coral reefs thriving and oceans balanced.

Humans may count themselves lucky to reach 100, but some creatures have lifespans that make centuries look like a weekend. In the ocean’s depths and the world’s quiet corners, a handful of species ...

Sea Otter Awareness Week is celebrated annually from September 21 to September 27 to highlight not only why the keystone marine mammal needs to continue to be protected, but also the threats the ...

For generations, flapper skate was mislabelled as common skate. It was only in 2010 that the common skate was shown, ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Fast animals get plenty of attention for their incredible feats of speed. But what about animals ...

Every October or November, the island hosts a massive crab migration that transforms its jungles and beaches into seas of red ...

Sea Life Florida Aquarium is taking shape in Winter Haven, where it will be part of the Legoland Florida Resort. Beyond its walls and water, of course, will be the creatures calling the new attraction ...

When you’re strolling along the river in Sacramento, you might notice a large, finned marine mammal sunbathing on the shore. What is it? And what is it doing so far from the ocean? A reader asked to ...

Some animals, such as the starlet sea anemone, can regenerate large parts of their body, even after major injuries. Researchers have shown this regeneration response involves cells and molecules in ...

From the striking rainbow colors of parrots in the rainforest to the brilliant flashes of yellows, oranges and blues in coral reefs, vibrantly colorful wildlife abounds in tropical ecosystems. But ...