The “squat” animal had been documented by submersibles several times, but its identity “remained a mystery” — until now.

Feather stars, or crinoids, are equipped with at least five colorful arms that aren’t just for show—these marine invertebrates use their picturesque limbs to gather food. New research uncovered an ...

From deep-sea corals to squat lobsters, experts from the Schmidt Ocean Institute believe more than 100 new species could be lurking down there. 'We far exceeded our hopes on this expedition,' said ...