Scientists are a little closer to understanding what goes on deep beneath the surface of our oceans.

From deadly 'living fossils' to glowing sea angels, the ocean floor is home to creatures almost alien to us. Here are five incredible creatures straight from the deep. The deep sea is a world few will ...

An entire world lives deep under the ocean’s surface, far from human notice and as bustling as any city. Animals such as tubeworms and clams live crowded around plumes of methane that bubble up ...

SAN DIEGO — A rare oarfish washed ashore in Encinitas last week. This discovery marks the second time this year that one of these elusive deep-sea creatures has been found on our county's coastline.

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Formerly known as the 'mystery mollusk,' this glow-in-the-dark nudibranch is the first of its kind to be seen living in the ocean's ultra-dark midnight zone. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) ...