In this edition of “Ask a Marine Biologist,” Dr. David Shiffman discusses a challenging environment for marine life.

The deep sea, covering approximately 65% of Earth's surface, has long been considered a biological desert. In this extreme ...

Elephants have the ability to live up to 70 years. These mammals are known for their intelligence and strong social bonds.

The remarkable longevity of these animals is often linked to slow metabolisms, deep-sea habitats, or protective shells that ...

Similarly, anglerfish—typically found in the ocean’s darkest depths—have been observed in shallower waters. Marine biologists ...