ecological entomology Plastics are entangling ants and other insects, according to new study Carla Sinclair

Weird Bizarre mystery mermaid-like creature washed up in Papua New Guinea David Pescovitz

Science Decoding whale language could unlock new legal rights for them Ruben Bolling

Science Newly discovered fish species looks just like Big Bird's best friend, Mr. Snuffleupagus Jennifer Sandlin

Delightful Creatures Gray whales made a comeback, and now the food is disappearing Jason Weisberger

marine mammals Sea lions pelted with rocks as family ignores repeated warnings at La Jolla Cove Jason Weisberger

animal rehabilitation Watch a livestream of the Marine Mammal Care Center's first release of the year Jason Weisberger

Science Take a remora-eye ride on the back of a whale Gail Sherman

evolutionary psychology Your brain is addicted to stories — and it's killing your reality Ellsworth Toohey

Science New species of coral named after Chewbacca Gail Sherman

photography This marine life BREAKING NEWS is the only news I can currently handle Jennifer Sandlin

wildlife National Geographic photographer captures first underwater image of Great White shark in Maine Ellsworth Toohey

Science Study reveals killer whales share food with humans in display of altruism Gail Sherman

cute Leaf sheep: the adorable sea slug that looks like a tiny succulent and can photosynthesize Popkin

Science Rare deep-sea squid captured alive on camera for the first time Ellsworth Toohey

otters Watch adorable baby otters playing in the snow Jennifer Sandlin

Nature Crabeater seal teeth look like hand-carved art pieces Popkin

Funny Walruses sound just like the Fart Piano Jennifer Sandlin

art A surreal marine-themed carousel in Nantes, France Popkin

cephalopods This squid swimming with her undulating egg sack is a sight to behold Jennifer Sandlin