From exploding flocks of green pigeons to ghostly crabs in tide pools, discover how nature’s finest illusionists—on land, in ...

The name “sea hare” comes from the two tentacles on their heads that resemble a rabbit’s ears. Learn more about this marine mollusk.

Plastic waste releases a chemical that can confuse ocean animals, change hunting behavior, and disrupt marine food chains.

The deep ocean is about as mysterious as the depths of outer space, and it's home to some bizarre finds, from tiny angelic creatures to giant worms.

Researchers studying a deep-sea octopus called Muusoctopus robustus have found thousands of the animals congregating at hydrothermal springs near an underwater mountain off California, raising fresh ...

From the octopus that walks on land to another that grows its own ‘lifejacket’, discover these unusual species ...

Tiny marine plankton that build calcium carbonate shells play an outsized role in regulating Earth’s climate, quietly pulling carbon from the atmosphere and helping lock it away in the deep ocean. New ...

It’s the latest twist in the controversial global race to mine the deep sea for rare-earth elements and other valuable resources. By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey Japan said it has taken a significant step in ...

There’s a veritable sea of Super Bowl prop bets available at sportsbooks across the nation. So perhaps it’s only natural that the Octopus has found its place in that ocean. What’s the Octopus, you ...

Sediment containing rare earth was retrieved from ocean depths of 6,000 meters (about 20,000 feet) on a Japanese test mission, the government said Monday, as it seeks to curb dependence on China for ...