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Humans Are Raiding Whales’ Food Supply for Dietary Supplements and Animal Feed
This story was originally published by Yale Environment 360 and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Maxing out at around 200 tons, the blue whale is not o…
Newly discovered fish species looks just like Big Bird's best friend, Mr. Snuffleupagus
Newly discovered fish species, Solenostomus snuffleupagus, looks just like Big Bird's best friend and was named after the big fuzzy character.…
Dead whale towed ashore in Denmark ahead of autopsy
"Timmy" was found dead off the coast of Anholt despite multiple attempts to rescue it.…
Thomas the moray eel goes to the doctor
These eels have notoriously sharp teeth and can grow up to 8 feet long.…
Ming (Clam)
Monster fish caught off South Australia
A southern bluefin tuna weighing a whopping 140kg has been caught off South Australia.…
A New Tiny Blue Octopus, Helium Shortage, Norovirus Outbreak in California, and the Texas <em>T. rex</em>
Discover the top stories from May 24 to May 30, 2026, that you may have missed, including a new species of tiny octopus and a mysterious outbreak of norovirus in California.…
Can Cells from a Sea Cucumber Live Forever?
Can Cells from a Sea Cucumber Live Forever?: What scientists are learning about immortality from a humble marine creature…
The Ocean’s “Real-Life Zombie” Is a Sea Cucumber Whose Amputated Tissue Survived for Three Years
Learn more about Psolus fabricii, a species of sea cucumber whose severed tissue can survive for years after removal and could change the future of biomedical sciences.…
Chinese team finds ‘garden-like’ ecosystem blooming in deepest ocean trenches
Rich community of organisms discovered living on rocks at depths of more than 9km, feeding on organic debris from the surface.…
Workers opened a whale in 1937 and found something inside that still doesn't have a name
In August 1937, workers at the Naden Harbor whaling station in Haida Gwaii were cutting up a harpooned sperm whale when they found something in its gut that nobody recognized.……
Modelling suggests 'second wave' of algal bloom in Spencer Gulf
Modelling predicts that the algal bloom that has plagued South Australia's coastlines since March 2025 will be moving further through the Spencer Gulf in the next few months.…
Can Cells from a Sea Cucumber Live Forever?
Can Cells from a Sea Cucumber Live Forever?: What scientists are learning about immortality from a humble marine creature…
A New Species of Tiny Octopus Was Discovered in the Galápagos Islands
An octopus about the size of a golf ball was first spotted in 2015 near Darwin Island. A new study gives it both a formal description and a name.…
Sesame-Sized Sea Slug Found Off Taiwan Turns Out to Be a New Species
Learn how a recreational dive, a Facebook message, and years of DNA analysis led researchers to identify a sesame-seed-sized sea slug off Taiwan as a newly described species.…
Scientists Detect an Elusive Giant Squid and Many Other Surprising Marine Animals Near Western Australia Thanks to DNA in the Water
Mucus, feces, skin and other shed tissue allowed researchers to investigate which creatures have been swimming in two deep-sea canyons without having to observe or catch them…
Tiny, blue octopus species discovered — and scientists think it’s adorable: ‘Never seen anything like it’
“He’s tiny! It’s blue!” one excited scientist was recorded exclaiming.…
Beluga Whales May Recognize Themselves in Mirrors — and One Even Returned with a Hoop
Learn how a mirror test with beluga whales revealed bubble play, toy use, and signs of self-awareness rarely seen in animals.…
Seed-size sea slug looks like an everything bagel
An undergraduate student first spotted the translucent species off the coast of Taiwan.…
New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.…
Warming Waters are Forcing Cold Water Fish Into New Territories — and It Could Spell Trouble For Marine Ecosystems
Learn how climate change is causing a shift in cold-water fish migration patterns and the impact it is having on native sea life.…
There was a T. Rex of the sea and it was terrifying
An examination of fossils found decades ago revealed a new species of T. Rex. This T. Rex swam in the ocean but was undoubtedly as terrifying as its terrestrial namesake.……
This prehistoric fish may explain how animals first walked on Earth
Scientists have peered inside the skull of a 380-million-year-old Antarctic fish that was closely related to the first animals to walk on land, revealing surprising clues about how…
These Photos Reveal Strange Sea Creatures Scientists Have Never Seen Before
The recent discovery of more than 1,100 new marine species shows how unexplored our oceans really are.…
Adorable tiny blue octopus found nearly 6,000 feet beneath the Galápagos
A mysterious little blue octopus discovered nearly 6,000 feet beneath the waters of the Galápagos Islands has officially been identified as a brand-new species. About the size of a…
‘He’s tiny! It’s blue!’: Scientists find new deep-sea octopus
The cerulean cephalopod is no bigger than a golf ball. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
A Tiny Blue Deep-Sea Octopus Near the Galápagos Could Be a New Species
Learn how CT scans helped describe a newly discovered golf ball-sized octopus found near the Galápagos.…
New Species of Tiny Blue Octopus Discovered in the Galápagos
The rare find is a reminder that there is biodiversity everywhere and it must be protected.…
Golf ball-sized octopus discovered near the Galápagos Islands
‘Microeledone galapagensis’ lives at a depth of about 5,800 feet.…
Snuffleupagus, a newly described species, is an adorable little predator
S. snuffleupagus, a newly described species of fish, is named after the beloved Sesame Street character, Mr. Snuffleupagus, to which it bears an "uncanny" resemblance.…
Cleaning Station
Origin of crab walk dates back some 200 million years
The team recorded movements of 50 crab species — 35 species that had adopted sideways walking and 15 species that walked forward.…
New box jellyfish name warns of ‘death from behind’
'Chironex blakangmati' lives in the ocean waters near Singapore.…
University of Kerala inks agreement for international project to study cooperative behavior between dolphins and humans
University of Kerala partners with Oregon State University for a study on dolphin-human cooperative behavior in three global locations.…
Scientists discover giant sea predator Tylosaurus rex that terrorized ancient oceans
A colossal new sea predator named Tylosaurus rex has been identified from fossils found in Texas, revealing a brutal 43-foot-long hunter that ruled ancient oceans 80 million years …
A 'Golden Orb' on the Ocean Floor Came From a Mysterious Animal
A fascinating, unclassifiable orb found in the Gulf of Alaska is not an alien object, as some speculated, but the remains of a poorly documented animal.…
Belugas Can Recognize Themselves in Mirrors, Joining a Short List of Nonhuman Species That Show Signs of Self-Awareness
The researchers hope that this new understanding of cognition in the toothed whales will increase human empathy and concern for the animals, leading to more efforts to protect them…
Incredible species of T. rex discovered — a beast with skull-crushing jaws that lived underwater
It’s the new king of the sea monsters.…
New Species of Box Jellyfish Found Off Singapore — and It’s Highly Venomous
Discover the newly identified box jellyfish — and see how its unusual traits reveal how much scientists still have to learn.…
Mediterranean Monk Seals Hide in Underwater 'Bubble Caves' to Avoid Tourists During the Busy Summer Season, a Study Suggests
Researchers caught the rare pinnipeds resting and sleeping in a secluded chamber on the Greek islet of Formicula. The findings suggest that these small caves should be included in …
As coral reefs are wiped out from bleaching, this one brings hope
In the midst of a mass coral bleaching event along the West Australian coast, a group of scientists have discovered a section of reef that has been able to withstand the heat.…
Ocean Census Uncovers 1,121 New Marine Species From Sea Caves to Deep Trenches
Learn how the Ocean Census discovered 1,121 new marine species, from deep-sea “ghost sharks” to carnivorous sponges, while accelerating the race to document ocean life.…
Watch Deep-Sea Creatures Feed on a Whale That’s Been Dead for Over 20 Years
Recent research and video footage shows the longevity of whale falls in the northeast Pacific ocean.…
When Did Crabs Evolve Their Iconic Sideways Scuttle? Scientists Traced It to a 200-Million-Year-Old Common Ancestor
The findings suggest that their famous lateral movement evolved just once. It may have helped the animals rapidly spread and diversify because traveling in two directions meant the…
New Species of Deadly Box Jellyfish Discovered
New Species of Deadly Box Jellyfish Discovered: The fatal marine creature lives near Singapore’s “Island of Death Behind”…
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.…
Ghost shark, carnivorous sponge among 1,000+ newly discovered marine species
The third year of a global Ocean Census has revealed 1,121 potentially new-to-science marine species, including a worm that lives inside a “glass castle,” a ghost shark, and a carn…
Worm living in a 'glass castle' among thousands of new marine species
Thousands of species have been discovered lurking and thriving in our oceans, as part of an effort to catalogue 100,000 new species.…
Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil
Two humpback whales have made record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil…
Deadly, highly venomous box jellyfish discovered near Singapore is a newfound species
Researchers identified a new species of box jellyfish and recorded a surprising range expansion for the Thai sea wasp after analyzing the morphology and DNA of a handful of jellies…
Study reveals complex mating behaviour of Indian squid, documents evidence of same-sex mating
A study documents the first evidence of same-sex mating in Indian squid, revealing complex reproductive behaviors and conservation implications.…
Photos reveal strange sea creatures that scientists have never seen before
Scientists say they’ve found more than 1,100 new marine species over the last year, emphasizing how unexplored the ocean really is.…
These 100-year-old flounder photos look like abstract design studies
These images of flounders come from an early 20th-century study published in 1911 in the Journal of Experimental Zoology by American zoologist Francis Bertody Sumner. Working betwe…
Neanderthals dined on shellfish much earlier than humans
Many of their harvesting techniques are similar to ones used today.…
Meet ‘Snuffleupagus,’ a newfound fish sporting shaggy camouflage
Found near Australia, Solenostomus snuffleupagus is a shaggy swimmer that closely resembles Mr. Snuffleupagus from Sesame Street.…
Humpback Whales Sometimes Hold Their Mouths Open for No Clear Reason. Tourists Are Helping Scientists Understand the Rare Behavior
A trove of photos and videos gathered from social media has helped researchers propose a few possible reasons for the seldom documented action, called "gaping," including communica…
Mysterious giant sharks that outlived the dinosaurs lurking in Puget Sound
Researchers from Seattle Aquarium are studying the sixgill shark to learn more about their elusive lives.…
‘Just that weird’: Suckerfish observed swimming in manta rays’ rear ends, could impede pooping, sex
It was a close encounter of the turd kind.…
Lobster embryo microbiomes remain resilient in future ocean conditions, sequencing reveals
As ocean temperatures rise and marine ecosystems change, scientists are working to understand how valuable species like the American lobster will respond. New research from William…
Last words of Italian marine biologist who died in Maldives scuba tragedy revealed
The five divers who died included marine biologist Monica Montefalcone, an award-winning researcher from the University of Genoa in Italy, on a work trip to the Maldives to monitor…