Fossils from Qatar have revealed a small, newly identified sea cow species that lived in the Arabian Gulf more than 20 ...

Mosasaurs, giant marine reptiles that existed more than 66 million years ago, lived not only in the sea but also in rivers. This is shown by new research based on analyses of a mosasaur tooth found in ...

The Metals Company wants to be the first firm to commercially mine the seafloor. The study it funded suggests that mining ...

Today, the Arabian Gulf is home to manatee-like marine mammals called dugongs that shape the seafloor as they graze on ...

Anglerfishes are some of the most mysterious and interesting creatures in the deep. Their beautiful bioluminescent lures and strange mating habits, however, are only the tip of the iceberg. There are ...

The ocean is filled with incredible creatures and among them are some of the most stunning fish species in the world. These eight fishes catch the attention of people because of their bright colors, ...

Dr. Lauren Smith, a marine biologist at research organization Saltwater Life, called the flotsam “an extraordinary find,” ...

The payoff could be immense, but so could the damage. A growing body of evidence is showing that deep-sea mining could be ...