A mysterious whale behavior that was only recently observed by scientists may explain seemingly fantastical historical accounts of sea monsters, according to a study. Researchers found evidence that ...

These creatures are but a few examples of the myriad mythical creatures that are said to inhabit the world's oceans. The mermaid's lore stretches far beyond the European tales of sirens luring sailors ...

The dugong, a gentle marine mammal that has frequented China’s southern waters for hundreds of years, has become functionally extinct in the country, a new study said on Wednesday. Research by the ...

It’s not ripped from the headlines, but Tyler Cornack’s comedy “Mermaid” certainly seems inspired by them — specifically, the strange “Florida Man” news stories that have become a meme-friendly ...

A video circulating widely on Facebook in Ethiopia claims to show an alien creature that was captured in fishing nets after killing “many” people at sea. Other posts described the creature as a ...

A new exhibition at COSI explores mythical creatures and the science behind the stories. Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids: Mythic Creatures is a traveling exhibition between COSI and the American Museum ...

Move over Ariel, there's a new mermaid walking on land, and she is not into singing with shellfish. Freeform released a new teaser trailer for Siren and the titular sea creature, played by Eline ...