A newly discovered giant isopod has been named after Darth Vader of Star Wars, inspired by his iconic and distinctive helmet. The 32.5 cm-long sea bug, known as a 'supergiant' was found off the coast ...

A 13-legged Starfish which washed up on a Cumbrian beach has been called an 'exciting find'. The marine invertebrate was found on the Solway Firth by a passerby and has since been identified as a ...

A recent workshop at the University of Guam Marine Laboratory has led to the formation of a specialized team to address the ...

Rocky seashore species in Scotland are being affected by the climate crisis due to warming waters, experts say. An increase ...

Researchers hope to revive the population of sunflower sea stars in an effort to support kelp forests along the California ...

A new study reveals that life on the Great Barrier Reef is experiencing significant changes due to climate change and other ...

Invasive species are non-native species that have been introduced to an ecosystem and have established there causing ecological damage. The study of invasive species involves questions about the ...

A million years ago, a species known as Homo erectus most likely survived in an arid desert with no trees. By Carl Zimmer Chimpanzees live only in African rainforests and woodlands. Orangutans ...

Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more venomous than its relatives, nicknaming it "Big Boy." In research released Monday ...

Specimens have large eyes and claws, as well as smooth bodies. The species comes in two color forms: Blue form crayfish are a dark hue with orange joints and tails, while purple form crayfish are ...

A larger and more venomous species of one of the world's deadliest spiders has been confirmed by Australian scientists. Nicknamed 'big boy', it can grow up to 9cm (3.54 inches) compared with 5cm ...

SYDNEY, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Australian scientists have discovered a bigger, more venomous species of the Sydney funnel-web spider, one of the world's deadliest. The new funnel-web species has ...