and lights up with brilliant bioluminescence. The team published a description of the animal, nicknamed the "mystery mollusk," in the journal Deep-Sea Research Part I. "Thanks to MBARI's advanced ...

Tasmania's south-eastern ocean is experiencing a rare bioluminescent red algal bloom that bursts into vibrant blue at night time. A biologist warns that the dazzling colours may indicate an imbalance ...

From deadly 'living fossils' to glowing sea angels, the ocean floor is home to creatures almost alien to us. Here are five incredible creatures straight from the deep.

The natural world is filled with wonders, and few are as captivating as the ethereal glow of bioluminescent creatures. From the twinkling fireflies of the terrestrial world to the haunting light ...

From animal journeys across oceans to the discovery of dozens of new species in the deep sea, these stories wowed us ...

A “gobsmacking” bloom of bioluminescent algae is creating a sparkly spectacle on the South and much of the East coasts of ...

An age of discovery is upon us. Earth is an ocean planet, with over 70 percent of its surface covered in seas. With deep-sea ...

Anglerfish: The glowing lure predator - Anglerfish use a glowing lure on their heads to attract prey in the darkness of the deep ocean.

Hundreds of thousands of bioluminescent dinoflagellates live in each gallon of bay water, and the light show put on by these tiny creatures provide is truly a (natural) wonder to behold.