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During a robotic exploration of the the ocean’s abyssopelagic zone, scientists discovered never-before-seen, jet-black eggs attached to a rock. After further study and DNA examination, the team ...

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Scientists at Children's Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) have discovered a benefit of vitamin C deficiency: protection from a major parasitic disease. Their research ...

Sargassum plants are a nuisance on some beaches, but they are a shelter and a feast for a complex and amazing variety of marine life. A clump of sargassum weed the size of a soccer ball drifts near ...

To see all new and leaving critters, head over to the August calendar page! You can also use these handy links to jump to the new critter type you're looking for: ...