Parasitic isopods, particularly those within the family Cymothoidae, represent a remarkable example of host‐parasite coevolution in marine environments. These crustaceans attach to or embed themselves ...

This is the biggest longnose log fish I’ve ever caught and kept alive and as if that wasn’t cool enough, it came with ...

All kinds of fascinating discoveries are likely lying in wait for us in the deep sea. Now scientists have pulled a new monster out of the waters off the coast of Indonesia. The creature is a new ...

A new species of giant isopod, Bathynomus yucatanensis Huang et al. via Journal of Natural History Giant isopods are like something out of a science fiction novel—these massive, armored crustaceans ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Anilocra chromis Williams and Williams selectively parasitizes the brown chromis, Chromis multilineatus (Guichenot), in the northeastern West ...

Do not adjust your screen, and do not reach for the soy sauce. What you see before you is a real, living, breathing marine animal currently on display in a Japanese aquarium — a creature that just ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Chicxulub crater off of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is mostly ...

A creepy video captured during a research dive off the coast of Florida shows a deep-sea creature feasting on the head of a fish. The video was featured in the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

A new deep-sea crustacean that bears a striking resemblance to the facehuggers from "Alien" has been identified in the Gulf of Mexico. The bathynomus yucatanensis is a species of giant isopod, ...