Scientists have sequenced the genome of the \"vampire squid from hell,\" revealing it bridges the evolutionary gap between octopuses and squids. This de ...

From the first sighting of a colossal squid in the wild to a seriously goofy octopus, 2025 delivered some astounding photos ...

The vampire squid genome shows it kept ancient features shared with squids, while octopuses gained major chromosomal changes.

While modern octopuses have DNA that consistently gets reshuffled, resulting in some chromosomal mixing, the researchers found that the vampire squid's genome kept much of its ancestral, squid-like ...

Coleoid cephalopods have the most elaborate camouflage system in the animal kingdom. This enables them to hide from or deceive both predators and prey. Most studies have focused on benthic species of ...

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel reported that it has opened two new exhibitions for the 2026 ...

From now through April 30, the boardwalk at Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary has extended hours; open 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Perhaps it was hiding from predators. Or trying to catch food. Then again, maybe it just wanted to be left alone.

Sidney’s newest eight-armed resident has been named after a Washington state creek after a competitive race where it beat out ...

Let's go hunting for vampires in the inky realm of perpetual night. Thanks again to our friends at Nautilus Live! Learn more about Ocean Exploration Trust and watch E/V Nautilus explore the ocean LIVE ...

Scientists declared 2025, the year of the Blooming Octopus following an unprecedented increase in numbers since 1950.The spotted are Octopus vulgaris, which is a species commonly seen in the warmer ...

Our observations of life in the deep contain a trove of important information about ocean health, but more importantly, help connect audiences with our deep-sea neighbors and inspire the next ...