Earth's vast oceanic biodiversity remains largely unexplored, with only a fraction of an estimated two million total living ...

Learn how tracking data shows that manta rays plunge more than 4,000 feet down in the deep sea not to hunt, but to find their ...

When Dwayne LaGrou asked Weird Animal Question of the Week what animals have the largest eyes for their body size, we were ...

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 ...

This secretive native of both sides of the Caribbean—from Belize to the British Virgin Islands—hides out on ledges and in caves of reefs up to 140 feet below the surface of the sea. Although not being ...

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

Scientists say sea monster is a new kind of animal. This unidentified specimen belonging within Relicanthidae is a sea creature that was previously thought to be a giant sea anemone (order Actiniaria) ...

Swifties (or otter fans, or both) can still obtain one of the limited-edition otter tees through the fundraiser with a ...

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

Is the sea turtle your spirit animal? The sea turtle has been a powerful symbol for many cultures around the world for centuries. In some cultures, the turtle is seen as a symbol of good luck and ...