The first-ever survey of a deep ocean canyon off the Argentinian coast has revealed a treasure trove of marine wildlife. As IFL Science reported, the expedition to the Mar del Plata Canyon revealed as ...

Two new worm species were found living inside a real underwater "glass castle." ...

With growing interest in mining critical metals from the seafloor, countries are now negotiating international rules. The Trump administration is forging ahead on its own, speeding up environmental ...

Scientists found worms living inside a glass sponge castle - and that's just one of 38 new species.

A rare giant phantom jellyfish spotted off Argentina’s coast has become one of the most striking discoveries from a new deep‑sea expedition. The sighting occurred during an Argentinian‑led mission ...

As of 2026, more than 80% of the world’s oceans are still unmapped and unexplored. We know more about the face of the moon ...

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

Scientists observed a sea spider (Colossendeis sp.) eating a sea cucumber (Scotoplanes sp.) during an ROV dive at 884 meters in the Colorado-Rawson submarine canyon. These marine arthropods of the ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...

Scientists recorded the first shark in Antarctic waters when a sleeper shark passed a deep-sea camera in near-freezing darkness.

Deep-sea waters are warming due to heat waves and climate change, and it could spell trouble for the oceans' delicate chemical and biological balance. However, a study published in Proceedings of the ...