The latest addition is the Marine Organismal Body Size (MOBS) database, an open-access resource that—as its name implies—has ...

Deep in the ocean's dark depths lurk bizarre and terrifying creatures evolved over centuries. Anglerfish use glowing lures to ...

In the shadowy depths of the ocean, giant isopods oversized relatives of pill bugs scavenge the seafloor with their armored bodies and 14 legs. These deep-sea crustaceans, reaching up to 2.5 feet ...

You won’t believe what washed up near Hooters! A giant isopod—an ancient, alien-like sea creature—showed up while my buddy was fishing with his sister. This thing looks like it came straight ...

Bathynomus isopods are divided into two size-based groups, researchers said. Giant species are 5.9 inches or shorter, while supergiants are anything greater than 6.7 inches long.

Bathynomus isopods are divided into two size-based groups, researchers said. Giant species are 5.9 inches or shorter, while supergiants are anything greater than 6.7 inches long.

The giant isopod is served as food after being steamed, grilled, stir-fried or cooked with fried rice. Giant isopods sold at a seafood market in Hanoi in May 2024. PHOTO: NGUYEN THANH SON.

The head of Bathynomus vaderi, a newly described species of giant isopod found in Southeast Asian waters Nguyen Thanh Son. Move aside, lobster—a newly described giant isopod from Vietnam is now ...

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

Newly-discovered giant sea bug resembling Darth Vader isn't as scary as it looks The creature belongs to a genus of giant isopods found in abundance in deep-sea waters, though the size of B ...