Anglerfish — or folk hero? Why this 6-inch deep-sea fish won over the internet’s hearts
How big is the anglerfish? Why did it come to the surface? A scientist weighs in about what happened to the anglerfish.
From black seadevil to doomsday fish, 5 deep sea animals that showed up on Earth’s surface for the first time in recent years
In a rare and astonishing event in February 2025, a deep-sea anglerfish—known as the black seadevil—was filmed near the ocean ...
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Animals in cities are adapting to climate change, new study finds
New study indicates animal populations living in urban areas show elevated resilience to stressful environmental conditions caused by climate change ...
Snow crabs vs king crabs: Know the key differences on the basis of habitat, diet, size and more
Snow crabs and king crabs, though similar in appearance, differ significantly in size, habitat, leg structure, and reproductive characteristics. King ...
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Urban environments promote adaptation to multiple stressors
Animal populations from urban areas show significantly higher resilience to stressful environmental conditions. The mussel and crustacean species studied were able to adapt to disturbed environments, ...
Marine engineers: Five species that shape underwater ecosystems
Among the myriad creatures that populate our ocean, some stand out as having an outsized impact on the marine ...
Urban environments promote adaptation to multiple stressors in aquatic species
Urban habitats are very different from natural habitats and pose new challenges for animals and plants. Until now, little was ...
Black Seadevil Anglerfish Captures Hearts Nationwide: ‘A Dream Come True’
On January 26, 2025, scientists worldwide were shocked to learn that a black seadevil anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) had ...
Mobulas, an Aquatic Wonder of the Gulf of California, Are Disappearing
Conservationists are determined to protect the magnificent rays of the Pacific—whether that’s tracking them with acoustic ...
Why Did The Deep Sea Anglerfish Rise Thousands of Feet in the Ocean? Scientists Baffled by Odd Behaviour – 'I Thought It Was AI!'
Jara and his team were able to swim alongside and capture this rare sighting of the black seadevil, a species that usually inhabits the inky depths of the ocean ...
Sea sentinels: Meet the marine mammals that call South-east Asia’s waters home
It is concerning if they die off as it means the sea – which we rely on for many things – is no longer healthy, says an ...
From pet aquariums to the reefs of Bora-Bora: See the latest new species
Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet. Some are found lurking in remote corners of ...