One such specimen MBARI scientists spotted was the vampire squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis). Animals that live in the twilight zone have specialized adaptations for survival deep below the surface of ...

Octopuses were around 82 million years earlier than scientists previously thought—and had two extra limbs at the time. On March 7, researchers will rally in Washington, D.C. and other US cities to ...

Vampire squids, typically reaching lengths of about 1 foot (0.3 meters), are known for their menacing appearance. Despite this, they are harmless deep-sea scavengers, primarily consuming small ...