During a recent expedition aboard the research vessel David Packard, MBARI scientists encountered a rarely seen barreleye ...

New research is shedding light on the diversity of deep-sea siphonophores. A team of scientists from MBARI, the University of ...

The DNA of the "elusive" giant squid has been detected in deep underwater canyons off the coast of Western Australia, marking the first detection in decades, according to a newly published study.

Although Curaçao is internationally recognized for its coral reefs and coastal marine biodiversity, much of its surrounding maritime territory consists of deep ocean waters that remain largely ...

Bioluminescence is a fascinating survival strategy used by various marine animals to generate light in the pitch-black depths of the ocean. This remarkable natural ability aids in hunting prey, ...

Scientists exploring deep underwater canyons off the coast of Western Australia uncovered a hidden world packed with bizarre and elusive marine life — including signs of the legendary giant squid. By ...

The deep sea is the largest living space on Earth, but many of the animals and habitats far beneath the ocean's surface remain shrouded in mystery. MBARI's advanced underwater robots, including ...

If you thought that the world is a strange place; then think carefully about the underwater ecosystem where truth is indeed stranger than fiction. In a recent d ...

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 ...

The development of miniaturised electronic tags that can be attached to animals has been one of the most spectacular developments for biology, environmental science and wildlife conservation in the ...