Meet the Atlantic wolffish, green humphead parrotfish, and other unusual species with extraordinary adaptations.

The body of the bumpy snailfish has a jelly-like consistency, which is essential for surviving in the deep sea. This gel-like ...

We know surprisingly little about the deep ocean or the strange creatures that live there. These unusual animals have evolved without sunlight and survive in complete darkness, resulting in many ...

A deep-sea fish species with unusual cheek patterns has been discovered in the South China Sea after it was listed on online seafood markets. The fish has been named Branchiostegus sanae because its ...

Headless chicken monster: The deep sea cucumber with tubular feet for gobbling sediment Never-before-seen adorable pink bumpy snailfish with funny little beard filmed in deep canyon off California ...

A deep-sea anglerfish was recently caught on camera in a rare moment, delighting social media users while scaring others. Condrik Tenerife, a Spanish conservation organization, and marine photographer ...

An "odd-looking" deep-sea fish recently washed ashore on an Oregon beach to the surprise of a local aquarium. The Seaside Aquarium in Seaside, Oregon, published pictures of the dead fish in an April ...

A 7-foot-long ocean sunfish was recently discovered on an Oregon beach, attracting the attention of local aquatic experts. The fish, which is also known as a Mola mola, recently washed ashore at Hug ...

Beachcombers along the Texas coast are in for a fascinating find this week as floating sea anemones (Actinecta sp.) have been washing ashore. These unusual anemones are rarely seen on land because ...

New research finds that ocean-dwelling fish entered freshwater environments on several occasions, evolving enhanced hearing abilities in the process. When ancient marine fish transitioned from ...

For two years in a row, ocean life along the U.S. West Coast has suffered from the delayed appearance of conditions that normally support a highly productive marine environment. Instead of the usual ...