Most species prefer shallow waters, rarely diving beyond depths of 100 metres, although some have been recorded as deep as 250 metres. Reproductive habits vary among sea snake species. While most ...
A robotic explorer filmed the deep-sea worm as part of Schmidt Ocean Institute expedition of the Chile Margin Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013.
It remains the largest sea snake ever discovered. By studying the remains of the Palaeophis colossaeus, scientists can gain a greater understanding of underwater life that continues to adapt and ...
Researchers have discovered a new species of glowing sea slug deep in the ocean’s midnight zone. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) scientists said in a press release on Tuesday ...
The Olive Sea Snake is commonly found in Australia’s coral reefs. It is venomous and preys on fish and eels. Its bite can be lethal, though it usually avoids humans. The venom of the Yellow-Bellied ...
This lets the deep-sea nightmares sneak closer to prey without their exposed teeth giving away the game. Snake fangs evolved multiple times yet still all look identical While most reptiles lack ...
The WWF is suing the state in a bid to halt exploration. "I had no idea there would be so much opposition to deep-sea mining," said Stale Monstad. He is CEO of Green Minerals, a start-up mining ...
It dwells in the midnight zone. Scientists at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute identified an intriguing new deep sea species off of California. It's see-through, can glow, and nabs ...
Marine biologists have found a new sea slug that is right at home in the ocean’s deep and dark midnight zone. With a large, gelatinous hood, tail like a paddle, and bright bioluminescence ...