Plastic waste releases a chemical that can confuse ocean animals, change hunting behavior, and disrupt marine food chains.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The ocean is full of surprises, and scientists are still finding creatures that seem almost unreal. From tiny reef animals to ...

Rehabilitated in Florida, a tagged loggerhead named Pyari may reveal how injured turtles adapt to currents, feeding, and migration.

An ocean quahog, Arctica islandica, has been confirmed as the oldest non-clonal animal, living for 507 years, predating the Roman Empire. Scientists determined its age by counting growth rings on its ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An elephant seal pup curled up on a heating pad at the Marine Mammal Center on Tuesday morning, flashing large, shiny eyes at ...

Scientists found a sea animal with odd-shaped growths on a coral reef in Thailand and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo shows a representative area of Koh Tao. Photo from Oliver Frsh via ...

Is the sea turtle your spirit animal? The sea turtle has been a powerful symbol for many cultures around the world for centuries. In some cultures, the turtle is seen as a symbol of good luck and ...

The ocean is full of surprises, and scientists are still finding creatures that seem almost unreal. From tiny reef animals to bizarre deep-sea species, these discoveries show just how much of the ...