Reef fish in different oceans often develop similar color patterns because evolution explores the same set of biological ...

If you ever travel to the Maldives, you might be able to see a rainbow without any rain. Meet the newly discovered rainbow-colored fish named the rose-veiled fairy wrasse in the Maldives' "twilight ...

Rising human exploitation of the oceans is pushing ever further into regions that scientists increasingly suspect are full of conscious life. New research into creatures from sperm whales to octopuses ...

A saltwater aquarium is an exotic and striking addition to the home. But more than a striking piece of furniture, it’s a living habitat that is both enthralling and engaging thanks to the vibrant ...

Certain small fish, like pearlfish, have evolved a bizarre survival strategy by taking refuge inside sea cucumbers. These fish enter through the anus, finding protection from predators within the ...

For centuries, sailors told terrifying stories of glowing sea serpents rising from the depths — enormous silvery creatures ...