A new study analyzes the evolutionary history of 11 deep-sea species from environments stretching from the central Indian ...

We know more about the Moon’s surface than Earth’s ocean floor — but that’s changing fast. A NASA-supported team used a ...

Scientific mission collects specimens from ocean depths of 6,000 metres in first crewed exploration of Tasman Sea trench.

Researchers with the Center for Transformational Play at Carnegie Mellon University have created a virtual reality experience called “Echo of the Abyss” - this VR technology takes players on an ocean ...

A riotous photography collection from a recent underwater mission off the coast of Chile shows new and fascinating deep-sea ...

NASA’s new video is also just fun to watch. The animation shows what the seafloor looks like off the coasts of Mexico, South ...

As deep-sea robots continue to evolve, they hold the potential to discover new life forms—true deep-sea "aliens"—and unlock ...

Dive into the eerie depths of the ocean to discover some of the creepiest and most mysterious creatures hiding beneath the waves. From glowing predators to bizarre deep-sea dwellers, these spine ...

Experts have been working on mapping the ocean floor with traditional methods, sending ships across the water with sonar ...

Meanwhile, charting the ocean floor has presented its own daunting challenges. The intense water pressure found deep in the abyss can crush most equipment, and the seafloor is essentially hidden ...