From giant sea spiders to "sea pigs" and "sea butterflies" — analysing the rich biodiversity in Antarctica has thrilled ...

Researchers took advantage of a rare chance to explore a new expanse of seafloor exposed by the breakup of an Antarctic ice ...

Scientists aboard Australia’s RSV Nuyina have discovered rare marine life and a jade-colored iceberg during a 60-day ...

An iceberg break-off in Antarctica led to the unexpected discovery of a thriving marine ecosystem beneath the George VI Ice ...

The new species was identified off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico. The body of water ...

Researchers took advantage of a rare chance to explore a new expanse of seafloor exposed by the breakup of an Antarctic ice ...

Deep-sea mining research and experiments over the past 40 years have shown how the removal of nodules can put seafloor creatures at risk by disrupting their habitats. However, the process can also ...

For delicate creatures such as jellyfish and siphonophores – gelatinous ... Current mining regulations focus primarily on the seafloor, overlooking broader ecosystem impacts. The International Seabed ...

Researchers on Australia's Antarctic icebreaker say some of the sea creatures they have been collecting ... as well as small crustaceans that live on the sea floor, known as isopods.

The ship was travelling to a remote outpost 5,000km south of Australia when the discovery occurred. Find out more.

A fragile creature that was drawn into an Australian ... They’re collecting ice cores from the sea floor, studying clouds to improve climate modelling, and investigating marine life using ...