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A recent Schmidt Ocean Institute expedition off the coast of Uruguay discovered at least 30 suspected new species and ...

Nighttime underwater photos show fish hanging out with jellyfish and anemones — perhaps seeking their protection.

The coral Iridogorgia chewbacca, found in the tropical Pacific, has long branches, and its DNA confirms that it is a new species.

The Haven library welcomes WHOI scientist Dr. Kirstin Meyer-Kaiser for a presentation on shipwrecks and what they can teach ...

While they might look harmless, experts say a Portuguese man o’ war could leave a painful sting you won’t forget.

Miami Seaquarium may have closed, but the dolphins and other marine animals who've spent years performing for paying ...

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