7 animals that thrive in harsh conditions of Antarctica Leopard seals Leopard ... or the "yeti crab," lives near deep-sea hydrothermal vents. This deep-sea squat lobster is particularly adapted ...

These tiny creatures may be no bigger than your little finger, but scientists plan to start counting them from space. Knowing ...

Although it was discovered in 1939, very little is known about this deep-sea species. Like other bristle worms, it probably plays an important role in keeping the ocean healthy.

On a remote stretch of coastline in East Antarctica, a team of scientists is about to peer beneath the sea ice here for the first time. "Prior to our expedition, there had never been any marine ...

SCIENTISTS from Spain have discovered a new species of mud dragon (kinorhynch) a vital part of the marine ecosystem.  The Universidad Complutense de ...

This deep-sea polar worm looks like it can't decide if it's dressed for a glitzy party or a gruesome massacre.