A new deep-sea habitat project has been launched by ocean technology and exploration company DEEP, which has announced plans to create a permanent human presence under the oceans by 2027. The new ...

Researchers have captured what they describe as the first footage of a living goblin shark in its natural deep-sea habitat, ...

Far below the Arctic Ocean surface, beyond the reach of sunlight and largely untouched by human observation, a month-long ...

"I never thought we'd see one alive." ...

Rare molluscs that could advance medicine and technology are increasingly at risk as seabed mineral extraction expands.

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Scientists discovered that extreme deep-sea pressure squeezes valuable nutrients out of sinking organic particles, providing ...

Along the vast ocean floor lives a species of glass sponge known as Venus' flower basket. Though delicate-looking, its ...

Hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor host a broad range of rare and unusual ecosystems. They can be spread far apart, yet ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Often called "ghost sharks," Chimaeras are among the most mysterious inhabitants of the deep ...

When we think of marine life, we usually picture colourful coral reefs or dense seaweed forests filled with fish and other critters. The ocean that comes to mind is the one touched by sunlight.