Researchers have discovered significant changes in the growth patterns of deep-living phytoplankton due to global warming, as ...

From the sunlit top 200 meters of the sea, plankton carcasses, excrement and molt particles constantly drift toward the depths. As this so-called marine snow sinks, the bits can clump together or ...

Marine scientists have identified and named a mysterious creature of the deep sea after studying the elusive sea slug for twenty years.

Norway has suspended plans to start giving licenses for deep-sea mining next year that had faced opposition from environment ...

Critics fear harm to fragile marine ecosystems. The WWF is suing the state in a bid to halt exploration. "I had no idea there would be so much opposition to deep-sea mining," said Stale Monstad.

Anglerfish are among the ocean’s most bizarre creatures. This group of deep-sea dwellers are best known for the ...

Geologists are working with local communities to determine how residents can adapt as the area's sea level, in effect, goes ...

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The ship heads to the Weddell Sea to begin the PICCOLO cruise this ... platforms to catch tiny sinking particles – known as marine snow. They will also use nets to catch zooplankton at different ...

There are several sea creatures that live deep inside the ocean. From large spindly crabs to surprisingly adorable octopuses, check out top sea creatures that live deep inside the ocean.