Underwater Camera Catches Octopuses Punching Fish Out of Spite

Octopuses are among the world's most fascinating creatures. The highly complex eight-limbed mollusks are generally very intelligent, exhibiting sophisticated behaviors rarely seen in nonhuman animals.

Diver in a Swirl of Marine Life is One of the Best Photos of the Year

Freediver Ben Yavar’s captivating photograph, depicting a swirling mass of marine life, has earned him the prestigious title of “Nature Photographer of the Year” in the professional division of the 2024 International Photography Awards. [Read More]

Crab Steals Diver’s Camera and Runs Away

A thieving crab stole a diver's camera and attempted to run away with it before being thwarted.

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Hypnotic Underwater Photos Show Coral Reefs in Kaleidoscopic Beauty

When Georgette Apol Douwma hung up her diving gear in 2020 at 79 years old, she did so with a vast catalog of beautiful underwater photos, many focusing on coral reefs and their inhabitants.

Photographer Encounters Enormous, ‘Alien’ Fish in the Deep Ocean

A photographer has shared the story -- and a magnificent photo -- of his encounter with a huge alien-like ocean sunfish.

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New Experimental Drone Can Fly Through the Air and Dive Underwater

Researchers have created a working prototype of a new hybrid drone that is capable of flying through the air and diving underwater, achieving propulsion in both environments using the same propellers. [Read More]

Film Crew Finds Piece of Doomed Challenger Shuttle in Atlantic Ocean

A documentary film crew shooting in the Atlantic Ocean stumbled upon a large piece of wreckage from the ill-fated 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger, which exploded shortly after takeoff killing all those onboard. [Read More]