LURKING beneath the ocean’s surface are a host of terrifying creatures most humans will only see in their nightmares. Yet, ...

How do fish survive in the extreme conditions of the deep sea—amid icy cold, darkness, and immense water pressure? A genomic study provides surprising answers: A single mutated gene might have ...

Pacific viperfish. Image via Wikimedia commons. The Pacific Viperfish (Chauliodus macouni) represents one of the most visually striking predators of Oregon’s mesopelagic zone—the “twilight” region ...

Viperfish. Image via Openverse. The viperfish (Chauliodus spp.) embodies the nightmarish yet fascinating adaptations of deep-sea predators. Living at depths between 200-5,000 feet, this fearsome ...