While we often wonder what sort of life might be discovered as we explore space, there is still much to be known about our own planet. The deep seas hold a great deal of mystery, and researchers ...

The kitefin shark, Dalatias licha, is the world's largest known bioluminescent vertebrate, growing to nearly six feet in length. It was found in an area of ocean known as Chatham Rise, off the east ...

Biologist Jérôme Mallefet always dreamed about witnessing a glowing shark. He knew that it existed somewhere, patrolling some deep, dark waters. But where, he didn’t know yet. In January 2020, when he ...

Scientists have taken the first ever photos of a glow-in-the-dark shark producing its own light.