Though sea spiders have thrived for millions of years in a variety of marine conditions—in cold Antarctic waters, on deep ...

These deep-sea animals are new to science—and already at risk. About 90 percent of species found in the Clarion Clipperton Zone have never been identified, yet they may be at risk from mining ...

It lives between 2,000 and 11,500 feet (600 to 3,500 m) deep, grows to around 25 inches (64 cm) long, and has sensitive eyes to detect bioluminescence from other creatures. The deep-sea lizardfish ...

In the deepest depths of Earth’s ocean, mysterious creatures lurk that could come straight out of a sci-fi movie! Watch this ...

Deep below the surface of the ocean, bacteria and critters that feed off nutrients spouting from hydrothermal vents met with ...

While deep-sea creatures have adapted many different ways to live in the deep ocean—such as light organs, missing eyes, and wild horns—these 10 deep-sea animals all have one thing in common: ...

Though the deep sea is the largest habitat on Earth, its freezing temperatures and intense atmospheric pressure, which can be 100 times higher than it is at sea level, have made human exploration ...

Lots of bizarre deep sea creatures were spotted in 2022. Here are some of our favorites. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If ...

More than 5,000 animal species previously unknown to science live in a pristine part of the deep sea. Their home — called the Clarion-Clipperton Zone — sits in the central and eastern Pacific ...

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From giant tubeworms to fangtoothed fish, there are tons of terrifying creatures lurking in the deep sea. There’s the giant isopod (Bathynomus giganteus), which can grow over a foot long and is ...