The ocean is home to some of the most dangerous predators on Earth. From towering sharks to seemingly harmless creatures you might never see coming, many species are equipped with deadly instincts, ...

It’s impossible to ignore a new discovery known affectionately as the death ball. And there’s a good reason to pay attention ...

Nearly 25 years after its arrival off N.C., the lionfish is now well established as an apex predator. Its ecological damage ...

While many people are scared of sharks thanks to their rows of razor-sharp teeth, the changing waters might be rendering the creatures from “Jaws” a little less fearsome. Growing acidity in the ...

These powerful animals sit at the very top of the food chain with virtually no natural enemies to fear. From massive ocean giants to land predators that dominate their habitats, each species plays by ...

More than 350,000 chemicals are used worldwide, and many find their way into the ocean through plastic pollution. As plastics ...

Plastic waste releases a chemical that can confuse ocean animals, change hunting behavior, and disrupt marine food chains.

A group of apex predators was seen off the coast of California, a company said. Getty Images/iStockphoto The ocean’s top predator was seen on the hunt for its next meal off the coast of California, ...