After H5N1 bird flu was detected in elephant seals gathered at Ano Nuevo State Park, other marine mammals have also succumbed, including a sea otter and sea lion. So far, only animals in San Mateo ...

Explore seven jelly creatures found off the Oregon coast, from Velella velella and moon jellies to giant lion’s mane, with graphics showing size, stings and other key facts.

Fifty-eight sea turtles in critical care have been bestowed with themed nicknames as part of their recovery process before ...

Many insects live in fresh water, or close to the sea in salt marsh and beach habitats. There are also several species of water striders in the genus Halobates, which live on the ocean’s surface, far ...

Scientists have uncovered new clues about some of Earth’s earliest fish, shedding light on the ancient origins of vertebrates ...

Advanced 3D reconstructions of the comb jelly’s aboral organ reveal a sensory system far more complex than scientists expected. The organ contains a wide variety of specialized cells and is closely ...

Some deep-sea fish may be able to see light in a different way from most other vertebrates, according to a new study. The fish, found in the Red Sea, have what the scientists behind the new study ...

New research shows why some shelly critters flourished in the ocean’s harshest habitats — and others didn’t Jack Tamisiea Beds of Bathymodiolus mussels provide important habitat for other deep-sea ...

The Southern Indian Ocean off the west coast of Australia is becoming less salty at an astonishing rate, largely due to climate change, new research shows. In a study published February 3 in Nature ...

When you see pictures of the Great Lakes around Chicago, Detroit or Cleveland, there's a sheet of ice extending from the shore. For the most part, you don't see the same thing with the Atlantic Ocean ...

An adult sea lion named “Confetti” is on the mend after surviving two near-fatal experiences, with veterinary experts cautiously optimistic about his recovery. The iconic Californian animal was found ...

Animals that researchers call “supersucklers” come back to nurse even after they can hunt, mate and fend for themselves. By Elie Dolgin For most mammals, growing up means giving up their mother’s milk ...