Remotely operated vehicles saw significant new species wins in 2026, and they're changing the way we explore the deep sea.

Sleeper sharks live extraordinarily long lives and can thrive in near-freezing ocean temperatures near Earth's poles.

On a foggy day in July, Fish and Wildlife officers discovered the boat and its 20 customers fishing illegally off Piedras ...

When we dream of landscapes, we might imagine rolling valleys or rugged mountains. But there is a whole landscape hidden from ...

The Spanish Island of Mallorca has developed into an exciting Mediterranean fishing destination for giant bluefin tuna, mahi, spearfish and swordfish. The post Mallorca: Exceptional Mediterranean ...

For more than a century, biology textbooks have stated that vision among vertebrates - people included - is built from two clearly defined cell types: rods for processing dim light and cones for ...

More than a million giant skate eggs are discovered incubating in the heat of an underwater Pacific Ocean volcano.

A newly discovered deep-sea creature has become an unlikely Internet star. After appearing in a popular YouTube video, a rare chiton found nearly three miles beneath the ocean surface sparked a global ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. The year 2010 was a reckoning for Japan’s economic security. On September 7, the ...

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 ...