'Thousands and thousands' of these curious creatures have been showing up on the Texas shoreline, expert says. What are they?

In July and August scientists onboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor (too) spotted the oddities through the eyes of an underwater robot as they explored the Mar del Plata Canyon.

A deep-sea fish species with unusual cheek patterns has been discovered in the South China Sea after it was listed on online seafood markets. The fish has been named Branchiostegus sanae because its ...

The deep ocean hides creatures so creepy they feel unreal, and their talents sound like science fiction. In this video, we dive into the darkest parts of the sea to uncover animals that glow, ...

The anemone is part of a new species, genus and family, according to the study. Photo by Yanghong Yu via Unsplash A “strange” creature recorded in the deep waters off the coast of Japan represents an ...

An entire world lives deep under the ocean’s surface, far from human notice and as bustling as any city. Animals such as tubeworms and clams live crowded around plumes of methane that bubble up ...

What are the blue blobs washing up on California beaches? What to know about these strange sea creatures. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

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A man in Canada felt like he stepped onto another planet when he came across a “worm invasion” while walking his dog in the park. Greg Gilks was with his French bulldog in Macaulay Point Park in ...