The ocean depths remain one of the last unexplored frontiers of our planet, where every scientific dive can reveal ...

Far below the waves, where sunlight never reaches, scientists keep finding sharks that make their own light. The newest ...

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This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Written by Danielle DeLeo, postdoctoral associate in biological sciences at FIU. Our research focuses on octocorals ...

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Bioluminescence is caused by billions of Dinoflagellates that light up when threatened, causing a "glowing" effect in the water Famous spots for bioluminescence include the Sea of Stars and Mosquito ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. David Gruber was on the southeast shores of Brazil when the ocean ...

The males of a species of bioluminescent ostracod called the entraining grassbed downer use their glow and synchronized dance to attract mates. During this dance routine, male EGDs create their ...

In sea fireflies' underwater ballet, the males sway together in perfect, illuminated synchronization, basking in the glow of their secreted iridescent mucus. In sea fireflies' underwater ballet, the ...

Robyn White is a Newsweek Nature Reporter based in London, UK. Her focus is reporting on wildlife, science and the environment. Robyn joined Newsweek in 2022 having previously worked at environmental ...

The mysterious white ocean described by a yacht crew in 2019 has now been formally documented and confirmed with satellite imagery. In the summer of 2019, crew members on the Ganesha superyacht were ...