A bumpy snailfish, Andean mouse opossum and ancient sea cow were just some of the many species described in 2025.

Beachgoers were left stunned when a seemingly "cute" sea creature turned aggressive and attempted to bite them, with many told to "get out of the water". Despite the idyllic setting, many people ...

When you go this deep, you'd expect any sign of life to be pretty terrifying. So scientists were delighted to discover an adorable new species of snailfish thousands of feet below the ocean's surface.

Discover what makes marine mammals unique and why they need our protection. California's coastal waters are home to some of nature’s most remarkable creatures - marine mammals like seals, dolphins, ...

Diving in a kelp forest in Monterey Bay recently, I watched a tubby 200-pound harbor seal follow a fellow diver, nibbling on his flippers. The diver, a graduate student, was using sponges to collect ...