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

In July and August scientists onboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor (too) spotted the oddities through the eyes of an underwater robot as they explored the Mar del Plata Canyon.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A submersible used to hunt for life in deep-sea trenches (ASSOCIATED PRESS) A recent underwater expedition has revealed a thriving ...

The ocean is still one of the biggest mysteries on Earth, and the deeper you go, the stranger it gets. Far below the surface, ...

Researchers at MBARI, the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, have been exploring this hidden world for years. Using ...

Glowing red lobsters, octopus gardens, towering tree-like corals and glass sponges that are thousands of years old make up just a few of the life forms at this new seamount. When scientists say that ...

In total, the team found nearly 300 different types of underwater species during their six week mission. Find out more here.

Nearly a dozen miles off the California coast on a foggy October morning, a crane lifts a boxy yellow robot off the deck of the research vessel Rachel Carson and lowers it into Monterey Bay’s choppy ...

NEW YORK — An underwater voyage has revealed a network of creatures thriving at the bottom of deep-sea ocean trenches. In these extreme environments, the crushing pressure, scant food and lack of ...

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 ...

Love isn’t just roses, chocolates, or long walks on the beach. In the ocean, romance takes on wild forms—tail-holding, synchronized dances, underwater serenades, and even lifelong bonds. Here's a list ...