Why it's awesome: Earth's oceans are home to many secretive and unusual creatures that humans rarely see — including giant ...

Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth Vader inspired its name.

A newly discovered giant isopod has been named after Darth Vader of Star Wars, inspired by his iconic and distinctive helmet. The 32.5 cm-long sea bug, known as a 'supergiant' was found off the coast ...

In recent years, the deep-sea giant isopod has also become a seafood delicacy in Vietnam, where it was discovered ...

A father from the dark side has lent his title to a giant creature from the deep sea, with scientists having named a "sea bug" Bathynomus vaderi. The bug—which belongs to a group that can reach ...

Giant clams grow huge by relying on algae for energy. Scientists found genes that help them live with algae and grow big.

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Many sea creatures depend on sound ... sperm whales rely on echolocation to navigate. This marine giant emits powerful vocalizations in the form of rhythmic clicks that bounce off underwater ...

New research reveals how resident algae altered the genome of these fabled sea creatures, allowing them to access more ...

Why it's awesome: Earth's oceans are home to many secretive and unusual creatures that humans rarely see — including giant phantom jellies. These elusive deep-sea creatures have a 3.3-foot-wide ...

The creature belongs to a genus of giant isopods found in abundance in deep-sea waters. Referred to by the researchers as a "supergiant," the largest of the specimens weighed more than 2.2 pounds ...