They inspired stories of mysterious creatures with large arms that attacked ships at sea. Today, we believe that these tales about the legendary krakens were likely based on deep-sea giant squid.

New research shows sea turtles, penguins and whales swim at optimal depths to minimise the energetic cost of travel.

Often dubbed the unicorns of the sea, narwhals are strange and beautiful creatures with long tusks protruding from their heads ... Narwhals can dive about a mile deep in the ocean. Cracks in the sea ...

Jan. 29, 2025 — Researchers have identified priority areas for conserving the black-tailed prairie dog in the United States. Protecting these regions will also benefit North America's Central ...

As they looked closer, they discovered an unexpected wealth of deep sea animal life surrounding it. Giuliana Panieri, a professor of geology at the Arctic University of Norway, who was part of the ...

Jan. 30, 2025 — It's not always cozy and warm in the Amazon rainforest: Cold waves can cause temperatures to drop drastically. Researchers have investigated how animals react to ...

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In a new study, researchers dive deep into one intriguing ecosystem from the ... an early Cretaceous geologic formation located in present-day Colombia. Sea levels were higher at the time, and much of ...

First discovered in 1879, these distant relatives of woodlice thrive in the cold, dark depths of the ocean, scavenging for food on the seafloor ...

These animals are labeled as dangerous; however, sharks are most often the victims. They’re killed by the millions every year due to the high demand for their fins. Such demands for shark fins lead to ...