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A diver exploring California’s Monterey Bay was recently treated to a phenomenally rare encounter with a normally deep-sea-dwelling creature, having spotted a juvenile king-of-the-salmon (Trachipterus altivelis) swimming in waters near the surface. The re... See more

A treasure trove of deep reef dwellers has been discovered in coral reefs off the coast of Guam, including 20 that are new to science – and there could be more yet to come. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to acces... See more

Plunge 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) below the ocean’s surface, and there can be found the midnight zone, where the complete lack of sunlight and extreme cold and pressure have led to the evolution of all manner of ethereal weirdos. One of the rarest members ... See more

The blue whale might be the largest known animal ever to have lived on the planet, but it turns out it has a rival, at least when it comes to length. It’s tentacle-y, it’s deliciously peachy and red, it’s… the lion’s mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata). One... See more

The gentle giants that are the sea cows – meaning manatees and dugongs – are some of the most iconic animals out there, but they’ve also become vulnerable to extinction through the actions of humans – and it’s not even the first time this has happened. To... See more