The bumpy snailfish is one of three newly identified deep-sea snailfish species described by MBARI collaborators at SUNY ...

MBARI's advanced underwater technology is revealing the remarkable species that thrive in the deep sea. In 2019, MBARI ...

Deep-sea fossils have long fascinated scientists, offering glimpses into the ancient past and revealing the mysteries of ...

Scientists discovered a new deep-sea coral named Iridogorgia chewbacca, its shaggy branches resembling the iconic Wookiee ...

After discovering a fuzzy new coral, scientists have officially named the deep-sea specimen after the beloved Star Wars ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A new species living at extreme ocean depths in Monterey Bay Canyon was discovered by researchers with ...

A new “hairy” deep-sea coral species has been named after Chewbacca. Researchers were reminded of the Star Wars character after the discovery in the tropical western Pacific. The coral, named ...

A team of researchers, including an expert from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, discovered a new species of deep-sea coral ...

The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute employed an underwater robot to discover new deep sea snailfish species.

The coral, named Iridogorgia chewbacca, is known for its long, flexible branches and shiny surface. The species earned its nickname because the coral’s “hairy” looking branches and upright, ...

In addition to being cute, snailfish are also colorful. They come in pretty shades normally found at shallower depths, such as blue, pink, and purple. The refreshing and unexpected color palette is a ...