Mankind has explored other planets in the solar system more than the ocean depths here on Earth. Many of the rarely seen deep ...

The ocean is home to some of the planet's largest and most incredible creatures. Yet, many of these giant beings remain ...

A three-month experiment with new crab gear technology designed to reduce the risk of whale entanglement has won over some ...

Only about the size of pinkie fingernails now, larval Dungeness crab could help predict the future of the commercial fishery.

BIG STONE BEACH, DE- Big Stone Beach has joined ... community to educate themselves on this 445 million year old species. In ...

Evolution keeps making crabs. In fact, it's happened so often that there's a special scientific term for an organism turning ...

At the height of core alligator season in Texas, this small town celebrates its gator overpopulation with deep-fried ...

Scientists who took part in an independent inquiry that refuted the ‘pyridine hypothesis’ faced widespread criticism and ...

Researchers are studying the role of eelgrass beds for carbon capture and the health of the habitat for a variety of species.

Part 2 of WTOP's Claws and Effect series looks at the competition the Chesapeake Bay blue crab is facing under the water.

In October 2021, thousands of dead and dying crabs and lobsters washed up along 45 miles (70km) of coastline in north-east ...

Despite this promising find, challenges remain, highlighting the need for continued research and monitoring to ensure their ...