A scientific expedition in the Coral Sea has identified more than 110 previously unknown species, a number that could double as further analysis continues.

In the mysterious depths of the ocean, hydrothermal vents serve as unique ecosystems that harbor extraordinary life forms. Among these are green-glowing bacteria that thrive in extreme conditions, ...

(CNN) — Marine researchers exploring extreme depths say they have discovered an astonishing deep-sea ecosystem of chemosynthetic life that’s fueled by gases escaping from fractures in the ocean bed.

Mystery Shark Caught on Camera for the First Time in Antarctica’s Near-Freezing Deep Waters ...

In the summer of 2024, an expedition ventured to the depths of the ocean, navigating through waters 31,000 feet deep (for reference, the Titanic rests roughly 12,500 feet below the surface). The ...

Humanity has only explored 0.001% of the deep sea, according to a May 2025 study. Credit - Getty Images The Trump Administration signed an executive order late last month aiming to fast-track approval ...

Scientists discovered 24 new deep-sea species, including one from a completely new branch of life in the Pacific Ocean.

Twenty-four new species of crustaceans have been discovered as part of a project to name 1,000 deep-sea animals by 2030 ...

Deep sea ecosystems are some of the most mysterious and unexplored regions of the Earth that reside more than 650 feet below sea level while reaching depths of 36,000 feet. They are characterized by ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A cnidarian is attached to a dead sponge stalk on a manganese nodule in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. Diva Amon and Craig Smith, ...