For over 20 years, researchers have been encountering a mysterious creature lurking kilometers beneath the ocean’s surface.

SMARTEX Project/ NERC These weird and wonderful creatures include worms, corals and sea cucumbers known as "gummy squirrels and bears". Natural History Museum, London Scientists, like Muriel ...

The underwater mountains run about 1,800 miles ... Enthusiasts hoping to get a peek at more deep-sea creatures will have a chance starting February 24. The Schmidt Ocean Institute, started ...

Using an underwater robot launched ... revealed the unique and odd creatures that call the volcano home. “While we’re here, can we zoom on that little sea cucumber?” one researcher asked ...