Bọ biển, or “sea bugs,” are large isopods that have come to rival lobsters in “quality of the flesh” as a sought-after ...

Giant ocean-dwelling isopods are on the menu in Vietnam. Scientists discovered a new species among specimens captured for the ...

As the head of the animal's carapace resembles the iconic scifi helmet adorned by Star Wars' infamous Darth Vader, Ng and ...

Over 75 extremely rare sea creatures — about “ 20% of the entire population ” — were spotted off the Maine coast, photos show.

The miniature crustacean has won hearts online, with the video going viral on social media. The clip has amassed some 9.1 ...

Explore the fascinating world of deep-sea creatures with the discovery of Bathynomus vaderi, a giant isopod named after Darth ...

Motherhood is entirely possible at the age 74—for some birds at least. A Laysan albatross ( Phoebastria immutabilis) named ...

From animal journeys across oceans to the discovery of dozens of new species in the deep sea, these stories wowed us ...

The deep-sea dragonfish is one of the most mysterious and fearsome creatures lurking in the ocean's depths. Known as a top predator in the deep sea, this fish has evolved incredible adaptations to ...

In the Lufubu River in Zambia, a “large”-mouthed fish known as Salzburg’s cichlid was identified as a new species. This fish, which has been popular among aquarium enthusiasts, was discovered to have ...

Scientists initially expected some whale populations to rebound a decade after the BP oil spill. New research suggests they ...