Stunningly preserved giant squid found floating in the ocean
The massive mollusk, measuring 10 feet long and weighing 440 pounds, was found in exceptionally good condition.
Sunfish weighing 6,000lbs is the world's heaviest ever bony fish
The dead sunfish found off the coast of the Azores in the North Atlantic weighed more than a white rhino.
Sick, lonely orca dies after stranding on beach
Rescuers managed to direct the lost orca back to sea, but it washed ashore not long afterward, sick and in poor condition. It died shortly afterward.
Monster monkfish caught mid meal from ocean depths
"It definitely looks like a monkfish and a few experts agree. Certainly, looks the same as a monkfish picture," the fisherman told Newsweek.
Human descends to epicenter of Japan's devastating megaquake for first time
Victor Vescovo told Newsweek he wanted to visit the site of the earthquake to understand why life in trenches is so different to that of the rest of the ocean.
Catch and release shark fishing makes the predator's blood boil
Researchers have demonstrated the physical exertion undergone by sharks during catch and release fishing, with potentially devastating consequences.
Fall equinox triggers great white shark migration south
In a Facebook post, OCEARCH announced its first southbound shark of the year.
Sea snakes are taking refuge in the twilight zone and no one knows why
A marine ecologist told Newsweek that "one of the most exciting discoveries was the abundance and diversity of sea snakes living at these depths."
Migaloo take two? Rare albino humpback whale pictured swimming with mom
Felipe Chávez, who captured photos of the calf, believed the white color was garbage at first, but then realized it was
"something very strange."
Worm spit can digest the world's most-polluting plastic
Enzymes isolated from wax-worm saliva have been shown to break down the most-commonly used form of plastic, polyethylene.
Stunning footage shows wreckage of superyacht that burned and sank in sea
André Frisk, who captured the footage, told Newsweek: "I couldn't stop thinking about what happened, and what was down there?"
Video Shows Swimmers Trek Into Hurricane Ian Swells as Storm Approaches
A hurricane specialist warned that getting into the waters as Hurricane Ian approaches is "extremely dangerous."
Search for Dying Entangled Right Whale Snow Cone Continues as Hope Runs Out
The New England Aquarium told Newsweek that scientists are "evaluating potential next steps" as Storm Fiona rages on, making it difficult to rescue Snow Cone.
Scientists Build Biodegradable Shoes That Sea Creatures Can Eat
Footwear makes up a huge percentage of plastic waste in the world's waters and landfills, according to scientists.
Alarming Level of Microplastics Found in Fish—Eating It 'A Personal Choice'
Microplastics accumulate up the food chain, increasing in concentration in predators compared with prey.
Baby Shark Saved From Death as Man Takes Washed-Up Egg Home to Hatch
"I often find the eggs on the beach but this is the first time I've found one with a live shark in it," he told Newsweek.
Incredibly Rare Blue Lobster Caught by Maine Fisherman: 'One in 2 Million'
"That is probably one of the prettiest blues and whites I've ever seen," the fisherman admitted.
Mystery Blob-like Creature of 'Blue Goo' On Ocean Floor Baffles Scientists
The NOAA scientists found the otherworldly blob 1,400 feet below the surface of the Caribbean Sea.
Enormous Deep-Sea Squid Washes Up on Beach in 'Once in a Lifetime' Sighting
A tour group came across the dead body of a 13-foot-long giant squid, washed up on a beach in New Zealand.
Stunning Video Shows Blue Whale Swimming Mere Feet From Paddleboarder
"Absolutely incredible," a viewer said. "And so is your joy. Beautiful."
Photographer Captures Dolphins Chatting Away Underwater
One dolphin even followed photographer Rosie Barrett's GoPro camera in the water.
Sick, Starving Whale Riddled With Lice Saved From Shark Net
Rescue teams arrived to find the whale suffering while stuck in the net with a large, unusual abscess on its back.
Seal Breaks Into Home, Traumatizes Cat and Lounges on Couch
It is thought a seal pup entered the house in New Zealand through two cat flaps.
'World's Loneliest Orca' in Captivity Showing Signs of Mental Distress
Activists say the orca, captured in 1979, is displaying erratic behaviour due to life in prolonged captivity.
Two Shark Attacks Recorded at Myrtle Beach in Just One Day
A South Carolina police officer said one of the swimmers had sustained a "bad bite" to the forearm.
Mom Saying Her Sister's Kids Will Be 'Bullied' for Their Names Splits Views
The poster told her sister she "had some nerve to insult her kids' names", and her sister answered that she was just trying to "save them".
How Sneezing Evolved Over 600 Million Years From Sponges Keeping Clean
The evolutionary behavior from sponges also helps sustain some aquatic life around them.
Giant Venomous Jellyfish Undergoing Population Boom Terrifies the Internet
A picture of what experts think may be a giant Nomura's jellyfish has gone viral on Reddit as the species plagues the South Korean coast.
Giant Ocean Sunfish Filmed in Gulf of Maine in Rare and Awesome Encounter
The ocean sunfish, considered a vulnerable species, can occasionally be seen sunbathing on its side.
Kayaker Captures Insane Moment 'Intrigued' 'Baby' Whale Swims Up To Say Hey
The incredible moment has been viewed on TikTok over 360,000 times.