NOAA scientists found mysterious heatwaves at the bottom of the ocean
The bottom of the ocean experiences heatwaves, too. That might seem like common sense, but until recently, scientists weren’t aware that ocean heatwaves spread across …
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This hideous 6,000-pound monstrosity is the biggest fish ever caught
A group of researchers in Portugal discovered the largest fish ever found back in 2019. The giant sunfish, which weighed over 6,000 pounds, was dead, …
Mesmerizing animation illustrates how deep the Earth’s oceans are
Earth’s oceans are absolutely terrifying, especially when you stop to think about how unexplored it is and how little we know about the creatures that …
MIT engineers built a crazy wireless underwater camera with no battery
Engineers with MIT have created a wireless, battery-free underwater camera that can operate autonomously for long periods of time. The device, which the engineers detailed …
Scientists found a bizarre new creature that looks like blue goo at the bottom of the ocean
Scientists have discovered a new bizarre underwater creature that looks like a pile of blue goo. The scientists, part of the NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer team, …
These hideous little bugs are invading California and biting people’s feet
Reports of tiny and aggressive isopods have been surfacing in Southern California. The “mini-shark” isopods, known officially as Excirolana chiltoni, or water-line isopods, have reportedly …
These ‘zombie worms’ feed on bones deep in the ocean
Scientists have confirmed the existence of a terrifying zombie worm that lives at the bottom of the deep sea. The worm, officially called Osedax, was …
Scientists stuck cameras on dolphins and captured never-before-seen footage
If you’ve wondered how dolphins eat, you aren’t alone. This month, a new study published in PLOS aims to figure out just that. And to …
Creepy 1.5-foot ‘sea bugs’ were just discovered and they’re pure nightmare fuel
A group of scientists recently trapped a massive isopod in the deep sea off the coast of Mexico. These isopods became famous during observations in …
Rare jellyfish with pulsing body captured on video for the first time in history
The Chirodectes maculatus jellyfish is elusive. So far, there have only been two documented sightings of this particular jellyfish. Now, a group of divers from …
Watch giant squid hunt their prey in never-before-seen video footage
A new video captured in the mesopelagic zone finally shows scientists how giant squids stalk and attack their prey in the deep ocean. The video …
Rare and freakish 8-foot-long sea creature caught on video
Nautilus Live, the same folks behind the video captured of a shape-shifting jellyfish in 2019, has released a new video. In the new video, the …
Divers discovered an ancient Greek shipwreck that’s full of sunken treasure, and it’s fascinating
The European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) announced the discovery of an ancient Greek shipwreck. The shipwreck is full of treasures that date back to …
Watch live as 55,000 beluga whales migrate across the ocean
Every year, around this time, around two-thirds of the world’s beluga whales migrate to southern Canadian waters. Normally, following this kind of yearly migration would …
Jacuzzi of Despair is an underwater lake that kills almost anything that enters it
There’s an underwater lake that kills almost anything that enters it. The lake is located in the Gulf of Mexico and is called the Jacuzzi …
Scientists discovered a terrifying new species of hairy crab in Western Australia
Scientists have identified a terrifying new species of hairy crab. The crab was first discovered by a family in Australia. It has since been identified …
NASA captures ‘Sharkcano’ eruption where mutant sharks swim near an underwater volcano
You’ve probably heard of Sharknado, but have you heard of a Sharkcano? The Kavachi volcano in the Solomon Islands is an underwater volcano that was …
An underwater ‘road to Atlantis’ was uncovered in an unexplored area of the ocean
Scientists discovered a spectacular geological feature in an unexplored part of the Pacific Ocean. The feature was so intriguing, that some declared it looked like …
A chemical found in sunscreen may be killing coral reefs
Most of us have grown up with advisements to wear sunscreen when going out on the beach. Now, though, scientists are scratching their heads and …
This video of a giant phantom jellyfish with 33-foot arms will haunt your nightmares
Sometimes science likes to remind us of just how terrifying life can be. The latest reminder comes in the form of new footage captured by …
Scientists found a bizarre underwater world and the video is mesmerizing
A new video from the Schmidt Ocean Institute gives us a closer look at a beautiful underwater world that you need to see for yourself. …
The deepest parts of Earth’s oceans are packed with toxic mercury
New research suggests that the deepest reaches of Earth’s oceans are being contaminated by mercury created by human activity. The mercury is likely being soaked …
How did this huge reef structure remain hidden for so long?
Researchers mapping the Great Barrier Reef have discovered a new reef structure that had never been documented before. The reef structure is like a large …
Whale stuns scientists by holding its breath for nearly 4 hours
Researchers studying the diving habits of beaked whales observed one specific whale staying beneath the surface for huge lengths of time. The whale stayed underwater …
The biggest fish on Earth are girls
Scientists discovered that whale sharks grow differently based on their gender. Male sharks grow faster than females, but females ultimately get much, much larger than …
Scientists are about to explore a mysterious ‘blue hole’ in the ocean
Researchers are setting out to explore one of the ocean’s greatest mysteries: A type of sinkhole in the ocean floor known as a “blue hole.” …
These cells were dormant for 100 million years, but they’re alive again
Microbes collected from the seafloor that are thought to be up to 101.5 million years old were revived in a lab. The cells were incubated …
Great white sharks avoid the surface until they’re big enough to scare you
A new study of great white sharks reveals that young sharks spend much of their time as bottom-feeders rather than hunting near the surface. Shark …
Plastic smells like food to sea turtles, scientists say
Plastics in the ocean smell like food to sea turtles, a new study published in Current Biology reveals. Plastic waste catches microorganisms and algae, becoming …
Scientists caught a deep-sea sponge ‘sneezing’ on camera, and it’s so weird
You probably don’t think you have much in common with the creatures that inhabit the floor of the deep sea. Most of the animals that …
