The researchers spotted the glowing worm using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) at a depth of about 1,818 feet (554 meters), and then a second time around 2,225 feet (678 m) below the surface ...

Scientists were dazzled after discovering an iridescent, bristled sea worm that is being compared to an aquatic "toilet scrubber." The nonprofit Schmidt Ocean Institute recently shared a video of ...

There is a type of sea worm that, believe it or not, detaches its own butt from the rest of its body which then swims off in search of a mate. But how this process occurs has always been a mystery ...

If you have your life together and worry for nothing, sorry to tell you: Venomous sea worms are washing up on Texas beaches, and, if touched, they’ll make you feel like your skin is on fire. The ...

Some marine worms have developed a strange reproduction strategy: They essentially grow a second worm on their rear ends, head and all. This bizarre twin then breaks off and swims away to mate ...

Scientists identified 3 new species of bioluminescent Polycirrus worms off the coast of Japan. Videos show the animals’ blue-purple glow. Photo from Jimi N et al. Diving off the coast of Japan ...

A University of Kansas paleontologist exploring an area known for its fossils recently uncovered a never-before-discovered ancient sea worm – and showed off her “nerdy” side while naming it.

Scientists identified 3 new species of bioluminescent Polycirrus worms off the coast of Japan. Videos show the animals’ blue-purple glow. Photo from Jimi N et al. Diving off the coast of Japan ...