The ocean is full of surprises, and scientists are still finding creatures that seem almost unreal. From tiny reef animals to ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Simulated moonlight. Perfect temperatures. A hum of bubbling saltwater. A team of marine biologists had done everything they could to set the stage for something akin to a romantic ...

A recent Schmidt Ocean Institute expedition off the coast of Uruguay discovered at least 30 suspected new species and explored a sunken warship. By Popular Science Team Published Oct 4, 2025 10:00 AM ...

By Liz Kimbrough A transparent goby fish drifted through the darkness, its skeleton visible through paper-thin skin. Nearby, a sea slug wore yellow polka dots like a party dress, while an orange fish ...

These newly discovered reefs are potentially of global significance." Researchers stunned after uncovering 'significant' deep-sea findings: 'They are pristine' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Australian sea lions wearing video cameras showed scientists a whole new world on the ocean floor. The footage revealed surprisingly diverse habitats like sponge gardens, coral reefs, and kelp reefs.

Discover the top six most important decomposers in the ocean and their vital role in breaking down organic matter and ...

Almost one decade of recorded data retrieved from deep coral reef dives reveals some of the first evidence of that climate change is warming the ocean’s ‘twilight zone’.

Coral reefs don’t just shape marine life you can see, they also control the daily rhythms of invisible microbes nearby.