When scientists sequenced the genome of this elusive deep-sea creature, they found clues about how squids and octopuses ...

The vampire squid is a creature straight out of a gothic horror film. It lurks in the deep-sea abyss, cloaked in dark, webbed ...

Some animals we know have amazing abilities to change their form, especially when it comes to their color. Although, of course, these color-changing animals delight us, the power of camouflage plays ...

There are plenty more squid in the sea for Hawaiian short-finned pilot whales. How much squid do short-finned pilot whales ...

It was a normal day above the ocean, but scientists would soon realize that after sending an observation sub up to 2,000 meters below the ocean surface, things can get pretty freaky. One of the things ...

Invertebrates, such as squid and jellyfish, play a crucial role in the marine food web and are also vital commercial fisheries. Despite their importance, little is known about their natural behaviors ...

A team of scientists and technicians scanning the rocky ocean floor off Southern California couldn’t contain their excitement when they spotted a bright-purple, googly-eyed stubby squid. They let out ...

A certain Animal Crossing: New Horizons creature has unique features that are only visible in dark environments, making it much more interesting to observe during the night. Like many other creatures ...

Squid are generally not thought to be doting parents—particularly males, which tend to mate and skedaddle. That’s why scientists were surprised to discover what could be the first evidence of paternal ...

Deep below the surface of the Pacific, some of the planet’s largest predators are quietly inhaling astonishing numbers of ...