The blue whale is the largest animal ever. Discover the top 10 largest animals on Earth, including the African elephant, ...

The gulper eel ( Saccopharynx lavenbergi), also called a pelican eel, is roughly a meter of tail and mouth. This unusual fish, the only species in the genus Eurypharynx, slinks through the water as ...

The saltwater crocodile is the largest living reptile on earth and one of the deadliest sea creatures in the world. Here’s all you need to know about this wild creature.

The winners of the 2025 Ocean Photographer of the Year competition captured the ocean and its wildlife like you’ve never seen ...

Whales fertilize the ocean with vital nutrients; their excrement stimulates phytoplankton, oxygen, and carbon capture in ...

Scientists discovered molecular fossils that reveal sponges were among Earth’s earliest animals.

Rough surf from Tropical Storm Imelda is leaving dozens of young sea turtles stranded on Volusia County beaches, according to wildlife rescuers.

Scientists uncovered two new prehistoric shark species, Troglocladodus trimblei and Glikmanius careforum, in Kentucky's ...

Five conservation experiences that combine eco-tourism and education, offering immersive tours and expert-led activities.

On the edge of California's Monterey Bay, ecologist Matthew Savoca and a team of volunteers sift through sand and seawater ...

No matter where you go on the planet, life seems to find a way to survive, even six miles below the surface of the ocean ...