We know surprisingly little about the deep ocean or the strange creatures that live there. These unusual animals have evolved without sunlight and survive in complete darkness, resulting in many ...

Unlike animals like ourselves, who are fed by a solar-powered food chain, those that live in the deep sea have to get creative with their energy sources. Sunlight is scattered and absorbed as it ...

The deep sea is full of surprises, hiding creatures that look like they belong in a sci-fi movie rather than our oceans. These rare animals have adapted in incredible ways to live in a world of ...

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A mysterious new species of sea worm, which collectively created the impression of a ‘living magic carpet’ to the people who first spotted it, has been discovered off the coast of Costa Rica.

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