The bumphead sunfish (Mola alexandrini) is one of the strangest and most impressive giants in the ocean. With a flattened, ...

Researchers at the California Academy of Sciences kept busy throughout 2025. Along with collaborators from across the globe, ...

The fish was found at 200 to 2,000 meters below the surface. At least 16 types of recently discovered deep-sea fish are among the darkest creatures ever found, according to a study published Thursday.

Academy researchers identified 72 species new to science in 2025, including the newly recognized Galápagos lava heron, a shy deep-sea fish, and a rare sunflower relative found in a U.S. national park.

Rising human exploitation of the oceans is pushing ever further into regions that scientists increasingly suspect are full of conscious life. New research into creatures from sperm whales to octopuses ...

A deep-sea fish species with unusual cheek patterns has been discovered in the South China Sea after it was listed on online seafood markets. The fish has been named Branchiostegus sanae because its ...

A saltwater aquarium is an exotic and striking addition to the home. But more than a striking piece of furniture, it’s a living habitat that is both enthralling and engaging thanks to the vibrant ...

Fishmen from West Flanders are to assist the Flemish Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (ILVO) in ...