There are thousands of crab species, each with its own unique features. While we think of crabs as beach creatures, there are many species that thrive in the deep sea. One example is the yeti crab, ...

Scientists in New Zealand said Tuesday they have discovered a new species of "ghost shark", a type of fish that prowls the Pacific Ocean floor hunting prey more than a mile down. Researchers have ...

Researchers studying life in the caves of Bermuda have verified the discovery of a new species of tiny crustacean. Findings recently published in the scientific journal ZooKeys said that the copepod ...

The deepest part of the ocean is known as the hadal zone, where there is total darkness and extreme pressure. These mysterious regions are between 6,000 and 11,000 meters (3.7 to 6.8 miles) under the ...

Conservation groups argue horseshoe crabs should be listed as an endangered species to help protect their habitat and reduce harvesting. Almost two dozen conservation groups are asking federal ...

Along the Atlantic Coast, one species is supporting ecological and human health — the American horseshoe crab. In Maryland, horseshoe crabs are a common site on the coast and in coastal bays. Harvest ...

Chinese mitten crabs had never been found in the Pacific Northwest, until now. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife A Chinese mitten crab has been caught in the Pacific Northwest for the first time, ...