Marine Animals
They look like whiskers, but these are no ordinary whiskers… Here's how seals use them to ‘see’ underwater and track prey
Jon Dunn explains the remarkable ways these seals use their whiskers.
There’s a lake in the Pacific Ocean that’s home to millions of ‘sunbathing’ animals found nowhere else on Earth– and you can snorkel among them
On a tiny Pacific island, millions of creatures follow a strict schedule for their daily sun worship
"She may eat parts of her own arms to essentially accelerate her own demise." 8 females with the worst, most horrible, lives ever
In the animal kingdom, it's often females that wield the power - but that doesn't mean they have it easy.
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"It’s responsible for sinking 800 ships and killing 20,000 people…" What are the most dangerous parts of the ocean?
From hazardous seas to venomous creatures, the ocean can be full of threats. But these regions could be the most dangerous on the planet.
Whales vs dolphins: They might look similar, but how alike are these incredible marine mammals really? Here’s what sets them apart…
What's the difference between a whale and a dolphin? Whale and Dolphin Conservation explain what makes a whale a whale and a dolphin a dolphin.
It looks pearly-white, is the length of a shipping container – and remarkably can swim backwards…
Learn all about their unique adaptations and social behaviours in this expert guide from Whale and Dolpin Conservation.
“This moment was wild.” Astonishing footage shows sharks exploding out of water so fast they land on beach
The incredible footage was captured on a beach in Indonesia where shark finning used to take place – since it stopped, the shark population has made a remarkable comeback.
Jurassic squid-like animal unearthed in Wyoming is “fattest” ever discovered
Cephalopods have been around for over 500 million years, and although the octopus and squid rule today, that wasn’t always the case…
“One of the longest-running cold cases of palaeontology.” Scientists may finally know what created these strange markings
This pattern has been puzzling scientists for centuries – now, new research uncovers part of the mystery.
Drone films "apex predator at full strength” taking down turtle in Australia
The rare sighting is a reminder that sharks aren’t cute – but they’re not monsters either.
Far below the Arctic Ocean's frozen surface, this ghostly, eel-like fish swarms around boiling vents
New research highlights a rarely seen species of eelpout that thrives in strange chemosynthetic ecosystems.
It has a gaping, cavernous mouth crammed with sharp teeth – and one of the wildest mating strategies in the animal kingdom
These deep-sea fish are known for their iconic lure which tempts prey close to their ferocious mouths so they can trap them in a cage of terrifying teeth
“Males bite the female’s aorta to deliver TTX. This sudden paralysis renders her immobile, enabling the male to mate successfully without being eaten.”
For blue-lined octopus, mating is a dangerous game. That’s why males inject females with venom before sex, according to a new study.
It contains some of the world’s deadliest animals, from snakes to crocodiles – so why does Australia have so much dangerous wildlife?
Is the wildlife really more deadly 'down under'? Helen Pilcher takes a look at why Australia has so many dangerous animals
Crocodile in submerged forest among 12 astonishing images from Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026
From the seabed to the surface, these extraordinary images are a glimpse into the fascinating world of our oceans.
Can any animal kill a blue whale? At 33 metres long and heavier than a Boeing 737, it is the largest creature ever to have lived but is it vulnerable?
It would be a brave animal that took on the world's biggest creature
This deep-sea animal was discovered in 1882. Still to this day it's almost never seen alive
The shape-shifting gulper eel is one of the ocean's strangest and most fascinating creatures.
“I cried with happiness.” Wildlife rescuers release young fur seal back into the wild in Tonga
People from several organisations came together to help the juvenile return to the ocean.
This predator uses its 24 eyes to help with transferring sperm packets during courtship. It could be lurking in the shallows near you
Most jellyfish don't need proper eyes. Here's why box jellyfish do
It's home to 900 fish species and one of the rarest animals on Earth – and was dubbed the 'aquarium of the world' by Jacques Cousteau
The Sea of Cortez in the Pacific Ocean is thought to be one of the most ecologically diverse seas
on the planet
“We did not want to see this.” Researchers stunned as predator hiding in plain sight suddenly strikes
All was placid on the ocean floor, when this predator struck in a flash.
“Oh my goodness. I was holding my breath.” Speeding boat nearly collides with humpback whales in Australia
Speeding boats can harm marine animals and cause safety issues for those onboard.
“That’s amazing!” Marine biologists film rare ‘headless chicken monster’ deep in the Pacific Ocean
In a clip from the deep-sea documentary How Deep Is Your Love, scientists discover an elusive sea cucumber
This deadly creature nicknamed the ‘Death Star’ grows up to 50 ‘bear trap’ arms to snare its prey
The multi-armed Antarctic sun starfish is an opportunistic predator that dominates one of the harshest climates on the planet.
