Scientific divers have navigated a series of treacherous dives more than 330 feet deep in an attempt to unravel the mysteries of deep ocean reefs. They’re finding new species — and evidence of both cl ...

For deep reef divers, descending into the ocean’s mesophotic layer can feel like exploring the moon. Discovering never-before-seen marine species is part of the mission.

Our observations of life in the deep contain a trove of important information about ocean health, but more importantly, help connect audiences with our deep-sea neighbors and inspire the next ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The surface of the Earth is about two-thirds water, but how much of the world’s deep seas do you think we’ve explored? Dr. Katy Croff Bell founded the Ocean Discovery League and ...

Submarines are pretty cool bits of kit. They can offer researchers an unrivaled view of the ocean floor, help search out missing wrecks beneath the waves and can even ferry about the rich and famous, ...

The snailfish is one of the deepest-living marine species in the ocean, and there is still much to discover about them.

Chilean devil rays swim in the Atlantic Ocean near the Azores. Reinhard Dirscherl / ullstein bild via Getty Images There’s only one word for it: indescribable. “It’s one of those awesome experiences ...

Deep-sea diving can be an incredible experience with countless coral beds and marine life to explore. However, as one diver recently discovered, these explorations aren’t without their risks. A video ...

Nearly 12 years after Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 vanished with 239 people on board, the search for answers to one of ...

A deep-sea ecologist writes that the United States’ new rush to allow deep-sea mining raises significant environmental ...