The 30cm-long (11.8in) juvenile was spotted at a depth of 600m (1,968ft), near the South Sandwich Islands in the south ...

Cephalopods—the class of animals that comprises octopuses and squids—are ubiquitous throughout the ocean, including in the ...

Deep-sea creatures exhibit gigantism, with football-sized eyes and van-sized sponges thriving in crushing darkness. These ...

Learn about the deep sea squid that was found buried in mud, sticking its tentacles out to blend in with the environment.

Our observations of life in the deep contain a trove of important information about ocean health, but more importantly, help connect audiences with our deep-sea neighbors and inspire the next ...

An elusive deep-sea squid species was caught on camera for the first time ever in a major breakthrough. National Geographic, on June 10, revealed the "history-making sighting" of a massive, three-foot ...

Ancient mariners' tales of the terrifying Kraken, a colossal sea monster, have been scientifically linked to the elusive ...

An incredibly rare deep sea squid has been caught on camera for the first time. Researchers on an expedition in the Southern Ocean filmed the elusive three-foot creature on Christmas Day 2024 at a ...

Glowing sea animals use bioluminescence powered by luciferin to communicate, attract prey and defend themselves, turning the ...

There are several types of camouflage in the animal kingdom. Most people think of insects that can blend into a pile of leaves or an octopus that can match its surroundings. Transparency is a ...

The ocean is full of some incredibly odd creatures. It feels like the further you go down, the stranger and more alien-like they become. With so many interesting creatures, it makes you wonder, what ...

The Gonatus antarcticus squid had previously only been identified through remains found in fishing equipment and other animals ROV SuBastian / Schmidt Ocean Institute Scientists on a research ...