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Costa Rica: Bizarre 'golden tree' coral discovered by scientists
Researchers found a new species and family of deep-sea coral near Costa Rica that looks straight out of Middle-earth.
Ocean deep reefs: The secret 'twilight zone' finally getting decoded
Scientists are using underwater 'hotels' to finally map the mysterious, dim ecosystems hiding beneath our well-known coral reefs.
Sharks can hear you from 250 feet away, new study reveals
Scientists just found that sharks are lowkey listening to the entire ocean from way further away than we thought.
Plasticoral: Why your trash is literally melting into Japan's coral reefs
Scientists discovered that household plastic is fusing into coral skeletons, creating a weird new hybrid material that could spell trouble for ocean life.
Galapagos Sea Turtles Are Lowkey Homebodies, Study Finds
New research shows some Galápagos sea turtles stick surprisingly close to home, defying their reputation for epic ocean journeys.
Sea spiders: Scientists discover two 'nightmare fuel' species
The Salish Sea is hiding tiny, hairy, red-eyed creatures that researchers say are basically marine Sarlacc pits.