Masters of disguise, the leafy sea dragon is one of the trickier ocean critters to spot. Here's why these mythical-looking animals dazzle us—and how to take the perfect photo.
Marine Life
The minute fish about the size of your fingernail has the highest expression levels of antifreeze proteins of scientists have ever seen.
A survey of more than 60 fishing communities found no confirmed sightings of the mammal, which has lived in Chinese waters for hundreds of years.
Looking for uninterrupted time with his daughter, a father rolls the dice with a rugged dive trip in a foreign fishing village. Will the risks outweigh the rewards?
Recreational divers team up with local scientists at Cape Research and Diver Development to survey oft-ignored shark species in False Bay.
Sharks, whales, manta rays and other pelagic delights abound from the Bahamas to Australia.
A marine biologist shares what degrees it takes to break into the field, where they work (it’s not always in the ocean!), how much you can make as a marine biologist and more.
Scavengers eat animals that are already dead instead of hunting live prey. It's extremely important to keep ecosystems clean and healthy.