Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet. Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses. Learn more ...

Scientists track Antarctic krill via satellite to monitor ocean health amid climate change and fishing threats.

Just as the human body serves as a habitat for bacteria and other microbes, diverse, tiny organisms known as protists host ...

Shark depredation is a rising issue in recreational fishing, especially in Florida, where sharks steal fish straight off anglers' lines. Researchers harnessed citizen science -- social media, angler ...

In new research published this week, a team led by Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) scientists reveals that symbiotic bacteria often accompany single-celled protists in the ocean’s upper layer. Some ...

Delve into the extraordinary world of wildlife and marine creatures, where every encounter offers a unique look into nature’s ...

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The team analyzed whale poop for iron, known to be especially limited in the Southern Ocean, as well as copper.

Scientists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography descended thousands of meters where they likely discovered dozens of new animal species. Creatures flourish where methane gas seeps into the ocean ...

The report card spans marine mammals, fish, birds, kelp and invertebrates — including ocean celebrities like gray whales ...

Eelgrass, a type of flowering seagrass found in temperate zones around the world, provides habitat for many species, protects ...

Nearly 20,000 live animals, all endangered or protected species, have been seized in a global operation against wildlife and ...