"In the deep sea, there's always a good chance you're seeing something for the first time." Researchers thrilled after ...

Antarctic sea ice extent has fallen dramatically in recent years – the effects include accelerated ocean warming, faster loss ...

For the first time, Antarctic krill have been found on seafloor vents. One scientist is working to figure out what they are ...

Antarctica appears sparse. Nothing but white ice, glaciers and harsh conditions that only a few animals have adapted to ...

But whatever it was, it seemed as surprised to see the submersible as its operators were to find it—the squid released a small, green cloud of ink after noticing the robot visitor. Researchers ...

Scientists on a research expedition in the Southern Ocean captured the first footage of a living Gonatus antarcticus squid. The colorful, three-foot squid species was only known to scientists ...

The Denman Marine Voyage from Tasmania to Antarctica revealed unique finds like sea pigs and sea butterflies, shedding new light on the region’s ecosystem.

Antarctic sea life - including the oldest living creatures on the planet - are at risk from increasing number of ships dropping anchor there, warns a new report. Underwater video footage has ...

Emperor penguin populations are falling much faster than expected. Ice is melting beneath their chicks before they’re ready.

Australia is surrounded by the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu. And it is morphing as sea animals and birds bring it ever closer to these shores.