Inside deep-sea coral in the Pacific, an iridescent creature waits in ambush. Zhou Y, Zhang R, Shen C, Mao Q, Zhang M, Zhang D (2025) ZooKeys The underwater mountains of the northwest Pacific are ...
Scientists found worms living inside a glass sponge castle - and that's just one of 38 new species.
Picture a home so beautiful it looks like it’s made of glass—delicate, intricate, shimmering. Now imagine discovering that two brand-new species of worms have been quietly living inside one, deep on ...
Glittery sea worms and sea squirts fit for "The Lord of the Rings" universe might sound like pure fantasy, but they're very ...
The ocean is still one of the biggest mysteries on Earth, and the deeper you go, the stranger it gets. Far below the surface, ...
Scientists have discovered 30 new species in the deep recesses of the Southern Ocean, including iridescent scale worms and a carnivorous “death ball” sponge. Left: An iridescent scale worm discovered ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Life can be pretty difficult in the ocean’s hydrothermal vents ...
Scientists have discovered a massive deep-sea coral reef system off the coast of Argentina that may be one of the largest on ...