Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.

One of the expedition's most dramatic discoveries was a massive underwater mountain rising from a depth of about 2,500 meters to just 20 meters below the ocean surface. Its slopes were covered in ...

In July and August scientists onboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor (too) spotted the oddities through the eyes of an underwater robot as they explored the Mar del Plata Canyon.

In total, the team found nearly 300 different types of underwater species during their six week mission. Find out more here.

From playful and delicate marine life to dramatic encounters with powerful predators, these winning photos capture remarkable ...

Many ocean creatures appear soft and harmless, drifting gently through the water. But some of them carry one of the ocean’s most unusual weapons. Cnidarians — the group that includes jellyfish, corals ...