Three-month expedition will plumb uncharted depths of eastern Pacific in quest for new life forms and insights into quakes ...

By Liz Kimbrough A transparent goby fish drifted through the darkness, its skeleton visible through paper-thin skin. Nearby, a sea slug wore yellow polka dots like a party dress, while an orange fish ...

The extreme depths of the oceans around the world have long intrigued scientists , often unveiling mysterious creatures or objects that challenge modern understanding. Recently, over 19,429 feet ...

Given how underexplored the Pacific Ocean is, it is not surprising that new species are being discovered every time a manned or unmanned deep-water submersible is launched to document the species ...

Ocean microbes keep the planet healthy by cycling nutrients and capturing carbon, but a detailed and precise map of where ...