It’s not uncommon for newly discovered species to make the news, especially when they are found 5,500 meters underwater. What ...

Scientists estimate more than 60 marine mammals may have been infected by the virus.

Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.

The ocean is full of surprises, and scientists are still finding creatures that seem almost unreal. From tiny reef animals to bizarre deep-sea species, these discoveries show just how much of the ...

The deep sea, a realm of perpetual darkness, crushing pressure, and cold temperatures, is home to some of the most unusual and mysterious creatures on Earth. Recent discoveries have unveiled a host of ...

Following news this week of a southern sea otter's death from avian flu, experts are now saying the disease's outbreak has infected more species of marine mammals along the San Mateo County coast.

Neuroscientists have uncovered new insights into a key evolutionary question: Why can humans talk when most animals can't?

After H5N1 bird flu was detected in elephant seals gathered at Año Nuevo State Park, other marine mammals have also succumbed, including a sea otter and sea lion. So far, only animals in San Mateo ...

For the first time, confirmation of the deadly H5N1 virus has been detected in California's elephant seal population.

And after a years-long absence, they are back, nine strong, at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center on ...

The model focused on “palaeogeographic context,” meaning the ancient layout of coasts, islands, and seaways. It tested whether coastline orientation and coastline shape predicted extinctions over deep ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Just six pieces of rubber smaller than a pea can be fatal to seabirds, new research shows, revealing shockingly ...