Marine Animals
Heaviest jellyfish on Earth filmed on night dive in Pacific Ocean
The lion's mane jellyfish has an estimated maximum weight of more than 1,000kg. This videographer found one on a night dive off the west coast of North America.
"They brought this thing down to a loading dock and hoisted it up with a forklift”
Despite being the world's second largest fish, basking sharks are highly elusive, so scientists need to be creative when trying to learn more about them.
Scientists tracked elusive whales over thousands of kilometres. Half of them took an unexpected detour
Some of these southern right whales were in a hurry – but some took the scenic route.
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This terrifying giant ocean predator lurks in the shallows of this remote haven – with a shocking, lethal trick: It hunts on land
On the wild shores of Patagonia, orcas have perfected a remarkable and risky hunting technique
Giant manta spotted in Pacific Ocean. It was covered head to tail in sucking creatures
Remoras commonly hitch a ride on larger animals, but a marine biologist was shocked to see a ray almost completely covered in them
"It brought tears to my eyes." Drone footage shows elusive animal with a tooth as long as a car swimming in the Arctic
These animals are usually scared away by any movement in the water – but in 2024, cinematographer Martin Gregus captured them on film.
Sleeping elephant seals help scientists find elusive whales in remote Southern Ocean
Attaching listening devices to the seals is one of the best ways of studying remote ocean environments.
How on Earth do whales manage to breastfeed underwater?
Do whales produce milk? Do whales have nipples? How does it all work underwater? Read on to find out all the whale nursing facts you've been wondering about.
4 smartest, most intelligent dolphins and whales in the ocean
Whales and dolphins are continuously surprising experts with their intelligence
It's 7 metres long, can weigh almost a tonne and can live for 400 years or more – meaning some around today were born in 1626...
The mystery of the lifespan of Greenland sharks has finally been unveiled thanks to new research.
Underwater robot stumbles across thousands of sharks all packed together and asleep on the seabed – stunning scientists
in 2024 scientists were left scratching their heads, underwater robot captured thousands of female sharks gathered on the seafloor in southern Australia.
Dolphin throws fish at man in Australia – and we're not sure why
When this man went to see a pod of dolphins in Western Australia, he wasn’t expecting them to share a gift.
“That’s unbelievable.” Scientists strapped a camera to a turtle. What it filmed shocked them all…
The BBC TV series Animals with Cameras aimed to capture unprecedented behaviour – and succeeded
“I'm shaking…” Watch incredible moment deep-sea researchers see something very rare - and very surprising - deep down in the ocean
This adorable deep-sea animal’s ear flaps make it look like a famous Disney character
Diver films orca carrying gigantic prey into the deep. Then this happens
Remarkable footage shows orcas playing with their food – and scientists have a few theories that might explain why they do it.
Underwater recorders capture sound of mysterious, 10m-long giant off Australian coast
New research using 18 years of sound recordings provides insights into the habitat of the elusive Omura’s whale.
“Inside lay a grisly collection of bodies, hapless creatures that crawled in but never crawled out, encrusted with jewels of halite crystals”
Believe it or not, the Hot Tub of Despair is a real thing, and it's in the Gulf of Mexico
Researchers put bleached corals and healthy corals together for 5 days – and were astounded at what they saw
Just a few days of contact with healthy coral could be enough to jumpstart recovery after bleaching – new study.
Experts tested whales’ teeth for nuclear fallout – and accidentally found the oldest killer whale on record
A study based on traces of radioactive fallout from nuclear weapons testing in whale teeth has revealed detailed information about their lives.
Astounding footage shows humpback whales teaming up with California sea lions to hunt in Monterey Bay
Scientists studied nearly 2,000 whale lunge-feeding events and noticed that something was different when California sea lions were nearby.
Scientists cut open a dead seal and sieved the contents of its intestines. What they found was shocking
Go behind the scenes at a seal autopsy to discover how post mortems provide insight into more than just biology.
A massive wave capsized my kayak, leaving me stranded and vulnerable in waters famous for great white sharks. Then something peculiar happened
Chuck Graham shares an incredible encounter in California’s ‘Shark Park’
Built like a sports car, agile like an athlete, and capable of impressive acrobatic performances. 5 fastest dolphin on the planet
From wave riding to cooperative hunting, here's what makes dolphins such a fascinating species
3 deadliest octopuses in the world – and one has enough venom to kill dozens of humans within minutes
All octopuses produce venom, but very few are actually deadly. From the lethally infamous blue-ringed octopus to lesser-known species with surprising tactics, discover which octopuses possess potent venom
