An enormous and mysterious squid has been found by scientists, living nearly five kilometres below the surface of the world's oceans, in a dark, hostile environment where humans seldom venture. The ...

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Down in the midnight zone, where light fades to nothing, a single breath becomes a long commitment. Sperm whales slip beneath the surface and vanish into cold pressure that would crush most animals.

Learn about the deep sea squid that was found buried in mud, sticking its tentacles out to blend in with the environment. Hiding deep in the Pacific Ocean, a rarely seen cephalopod may be one of ...

A rare Indian octopus squid, Taningia silasii, has been discovered in the Arabian Sea, marking a significant find for deep-sea research. This second species in the Taningia genus, previously only ...

Perhaps it was hiding from predators. Or trying to catch food. Then again, maybe it just wanted to be left alone. By Elizabeth Preston Like a scarf out of a magician’s sleeve, the squid appeared.

Female anglerfish are noteworthy for the small extensions that grow from their heads — called an esca — which illuminate and are used as bait to lure prey in the deep dark water. The aptly named ...

Kochi: A team of researchers at Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) discovered a new species of deep-sea squid in Arabian Sea, marking only the second confirmed species of the globally ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sea creatures have adapted to help them thrive in extreme environments. Unusual features allow them to live thousands of feet ...