Scientists have found a thriving deep-sea ecosystem nearly 2.5 miles beneath the Arctic Ocean. Led by researchers Giuliana ...

While many shark species can be observed from beaches and boats in oceans all over the world – there are some that are so elusive that they are rarely seen by humans. New technology has yielded rare ...

Marine researchers exploring extreme depths say they have discovered an astonishing deep-sea ecosystem of chemosynthetic life that’s fueled by gases escaping from fractures in the ocean bed. The ...

Scientists exploring the deep Pacific Ocean have uncovered a strange “yellow brick road” on the seabed near Hawaii. The ...

Far below the ocean’s surface, where sunlight disappears and pressure reaches crushing levels, some of the planet’s strangest ...

The deep ocean is home to the largest ecosystem on Earth, but we’ve only explored a tiny portion of it. Despite the enormity of our seas, new species are discovered all the time thanks to ...

Deep-sea mining trials revealed significant but localized biodiversity loss in one of the planet’s least explored ecosystems. Global demand for critical metals is rising sharply, prompting many ...

Dumbo octopuses, like the Opisthoteuthis agassizii seen here during a 2019 dive, are the deepest-living group of octopuses known. NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2019 Southeastern U.S.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Kooser covers the quirky side of science and space. A nautilus caught the eye of researchers on board the E/V Nautilus ship ...