SINGAPORE - A newly discovered species of aquatic supergiant isopod is being widely sold at food stalls and restaurants in Vietnam, causing scientists to worry that such isopods could be ...

“Ogusokumushi,” or the deep-sea giant isopod called Bathynomus doederleinii by its scientific name, is always a favorite among aquarium visitors. Its body is about 10 centimeters ...

In recent years, supergiant isopods, including B. vaderi, have gained popularity as a delicacy in Vietnam. Known locally as bọ biển or "sea bugs," their taste is often compared to lobster.