Most marine animals form their shells from calcium carbonate, which is a tough mineral also found in limestone. Some sponges and microorganisms use another compound silica. There is also a group of ...

Far below the reach of sunlight, a strange predator drifts through the water like a living ghost train, its body stretching for tens of meters while millions of tiny mouths wait for something to ...

Photographers capture mutant crayfish, cleaning fish, and synchronized whales in this year's top underwater contests.

High ceilings with exposed ductwork give the space an airy feel, while wooden tables and chairs provide the perfect perch for your seafood feast. Beer signs and fishing paraphernalia adorn the walls, ...

You don't have to be a genius: anemones have been using human genes to form their bodies for 600 million years.

As Doctor Who fans may remember, Homo Aqua are directly related to Silurians - the advanced, reptilian and ground-dwelling ...

Whether it’s seaweed cloaks or see-through wings, these animals know how to hide. Meet four masters of disguise who’ve turned camouflage and mimicry into a work of art.

The Portuguese man-of-war looks like a jellyfish but isn’t one. Learn where it’s found and what to do if you encounter one.

A weekend at the Georgia Aquarium offers immersive exhibits mesmerizing marine life calm wonder and memorable moments for ...

The black abalone mollusk (Haliotis cracherodii) is a delicacy in many regions of the world, with fancy restaurant diners ...

Photis Gaitanos' rough fingers adroitly untangle the venomous spikes of a lionfish from a net, throwing the exotic-looking creature into an ice-filled rubber bin along with other fish from the day's ...

Scientists have long focused on quantifying fear and other negative emotions in animals. Now they’re trying to measure ...