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Marine Life

How Does the Moon Affect Marine Life Behavior?

The light of the moon can shape hunting, mating and more in the ocean.

WATCH: Extremely Rare Giant Phantom Jelly Caught on Film

The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute filmed to giant phantom jellyfish — which has 10-foot arms — more than 3,000 feet deep off the California coast.

‘Magical’ Coral Spawning Witnessed on Great Barrier Reef

Branching and boulder corals releasing billions of new coral larvae onto the Great Barrier Reef, which has battled bleaching in recent years.

Winter, Dolphin Who Inspired 'Dolphin Tale,' Dies at 16

Winter died at age 16 from a gastrointestinal issue was discovered only a week and a half before her death. Her life story inspired two family-friendly films.

Where to Dive French Polynesia’s Big Five

Here’s where to go for incredible big animal encounters in French Polynesia, from whales to turtles.

Expedia Stops Selling Vacation Experiences with Captive Whales and Dolphins

The online ticket-booking service joins a growing list of tourism companies to cease selling tourism experiences with companies like SeaWorld that feature animal performances.

Researchers Find Fossil of 400-Million-Year-Old, Dog-Sized Sea Scorpion

A recently uncovered fossil shows that scorpions the size of Labrador retrievers roamed the prehistoric seas.

VIDEO: Divers Save Oceanic Manta Entangled in Fishing Line

Divemaster Rugene "Spider" Marinus of Toucan Diving and Phyllis Mihalas cut cluster of line, hooks and rope off the trapped creature.

What It's Like to Watch Sea Turtles Hatch in the Wild

The joy and drama of life are on simultaneous display as sea turtle hatchlings dash across the beach of Heron Island to the ocean under the preying eyes of silver gulls.