We all know about jellyfish, but have you ever heard of a sea salp? They are gelatinous and fascinating creatures living in ...

A whale shark can easily be spotted from the air, cruising just below the surface of the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean. In May, whale sharks gather off the reef in numbers so high that, for ...

Researchers are investigating whether tiny lanternfish play an outsized role in controlling fish life cycles and carbon ...

Sparkling ocean 'glows up' each summer: Why bioluminescence occurs and where to see it Phytoplankton, known as the “grass of the sea,” are the first link in the ocean food chain and fuel ocean ...

Over 20% of oceans have darkened, impacting marine life and ecosystems dependent on light for survival, according to a new study.