Though once thought to be siphonophores — colonies of specialized zooids — the velella velella is now classified as a single ...

A federal judge on Friday ordered that a Turkish Tufts University student detained by immigration authorities in Louisiana to ...

When the Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak, it will be spring’s first chance to see shooting stars. The Lyrids have ...

Mild winter weather creates ideal conditions for these jelly-like creatures that travel by wind and wash ashore in spring.

The shores of Santa Barbara and Ventura counties have once again become the final resting place for scores of Velella velella ...

Giant freshwater crayfish, longer and bulkier than today's species, roamed New Zealand 20 million years ago. They would have ...

The deepstaria jelly is a creature unlike any other that is found in one of the deepest parts of the ocean. It is known for its ghostly appearance and truly is a rare sight! Let’s dive into the world ...

The ‘David Packard’ is named for the Silicon Valley pioneer who donated more than $1 billion to ocean research.

The ‘David Packard’ is named for the Silicon Valley pioneer who donated more than $1 billion to ocean research.

Young tegus are emerald green with black markings and a tail that has yellow and black bands. Over several months and after ...

The brand-new species was given the name Tripedalia maipoensis as a tribute to where scientists originally found the marine ...

As growing climate challenges affect the seafood supply chain, Matt Craze explores how seafood sourcing can be future proofed.