MBARI’s Advanced Underwater Robots Capture Deep Sea Mother Squid Cradling Giant Eggs

Medicine & Technology Jun 13, 2024

A 2015 expedition caught a mother squid cradling eggs twice as big as those of other brooding squids. Continue reading to learn the full story.

New Species of Marine Worm Found Shimmering in the Deep Sea of Costa Rica

Mar 07, 2024

A new species of marine worm was found in the depths of Costa Rica's oceans. Continue reading to learn more.

Mysterious Jet Black Eggs Found in Ocean Depths of Some 20,000 Feet

Feb 07, 2024

Researchers were able to find jet black eggs of flatworms at ocean depths of roughly 20,000 feet. Read to learn more.

4 Previously Unknown Octopus Species Discovered in Deep Sea Off Costa Rica, Scientists Reveal

Jan 21, 2024

Scientists were able to find four previously unknown octopus species in the deep sea off Costa Rica. Read to learn more.

Megalodon Tooth Discovered by Remotely Operated Submersible in Previously Unexplored Ocean Area 10,000 Feet Deep

Jan 07, 2024

Researchers have discovered a megalodon tooth in an ocean area that was previously explored. Read to learn more.

Deep Sea Fossil Spines Provide Evidence of the First Forms of Life on Earth

Sep 07, 2023

Fossil spines of irregular echinoids indicate that their species have long existed since the Cretaceous period. Learn more about them in this article.

Frozen Orange Experiment Allows Japanese Scientists To Develop a Freezer That Works Under Deep Sea Pressure

Jul 24, 2023

A team of Japanese researchers performed an experiment where they froze an orange half a mile deep under water to study the possibility of building a deep-sea freezer. Learn more about it in this article.

Deep Sea Bacteria With Magnetic Properties Provides Clues in Searching for Extraterrestrial Life

Jun 30, 2023

Scientists found a type of magnetically sensitive bacteria which lives in an environment that resembles potential habitat for extraterrestrial life. Learn more about it in this article.

Search For Missing Titanic Submersible Continues in a Race Against Time; Why Was the Craft Deployed and Who Was on Board?

Jun 20, 2023

Admiral John Mauger of the US Coast Guard explained on Monday afternoon that the vessel could still contain sufficient oxygen for at least 70 hours. Read to learn more.

Rare Deep-Sea Shark With Protruding Eyes, Teeth Shocks Fisherman in Australia

Sep 16, 2022

A fisherman in Australia reeled in a beast of the deep sea from 2,133 feet below the surface in what they describe as the "stuff of nightmares." Check out this rare shark species in this article.

Seals Discovered Using Whiskers for Sensors and Hunting Preys Under Deep Oceans for the First Time

Jun 14, 2022

Scientists discovered how seals look for food in the dark, deep ocean for the first time. Read more about their unique skills and how their facial hair helps during underwater hunts.

Terrifying Fish With Bulging Eyes, Yellow Iris, and Hanging Gums Caught From 3,600 Feet Below the Ocean Surface [See]

May 14, 2022

A fisherman who documents the bizarre sea creatures he catches once again shared another terrifying fish. Read the article and see for yourself the unique appearance of the still-unidentified fish.

Larger Biodiversity Still Hidden in Deep Seafloor, May Have Part in Regulating Global Climate

Feb 07, 2022

A new study confirms that two-thirds of marine life are yet to be discovered. Phytoplanktons may also have an important role in regulating global climate.

Trapped in Time: The Ice Age Never Officially Ended in a Part of the Black Sea

Apr 01, 2021

In a deep part of the Black Sea, situated between Europe and Asia, the waters still respond to a climate change pattern prompted by the last Ice Age - a period which officially ended about 12,000 years ago.

The Glow-in-the-Dark Shark

Jul 23, 2019

Researchers discover a tiny, luminescent shark in the Gulf of Mexico.