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Rare Giant Phantom Jellyfish with Large 'Death Curtain' Tentacles Spotted During Deep-Sea Expedition
The elusive deep-sea creature typically lives over 1,000 meters below sea level, but was seen at around 250 meters. The discovery came amid findings of vast coral reefs and suspected new species.
It's long been a staple on seafood menus and in frozen fish fillets at the grocery store. But dig a little deeper and orange roughy (also known as deep sea perch) is actually one of the most environmentally unsustainable and nutritionally questionable fish ...
A new study led by scientists at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), along with international partners, finds that proposed commercial fishing in the deep ocean could have serious consequences for bigeye tuna,
Rare footage captures the giant phantom jellyfish off the coast of Argentina, one of the least-seen deep-sea creatures, offering new insights into deep-ocean ecosystems.
The marine biologists of the Schmidt Ocean Institute are a busy bunch. Over the last few years, scientists aboard the research vessel Falkor (too) have spotted rare Antarctic squid, discovered multiple octopus near Costa Rica,
These three fish are freaks, phantoms and mysteries of the deep. Here’s what we’ve learned from the rare glimpses we’ve had of their lives. The deep sea is one of Earth’s final frontiers. Given its crushing pressure, near-freezing temperatures and ...
The deep sea, covering approximately 65% of Earth's surface, has long been considered a biological desert. In this extreme environment—particularly in the hadal zone at depths greater than 6,000 meters—organisms endure immense pressures exceeding 1 ton ...
After decades of eluding human detection, a deep-sea fish with a transparent skull has finally been captured on camera. This remarkable creature offers fresh insights into the unique biology of deep-sea inhabitants, and sheds light on the vast marine ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Scientists sampled fish living in the Pacific's Mariana Trench and trenches in the Indian Ocean. . | Credit: Han Xu et al. (2025) Evolution and genetic ...
The viper dogfish is easily one of the creepiest deep sea creatures due to its fangs and wide jaw. Read here to learn more about these fish.