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

Researchers have recently uncovered at least 30 unknown deep-sea species around Antarctica. These include a bizarre carnivorous sponge they nicknamed the “death ball.” Two different vessels explored ...

Found at an astonishing depth of nearly 12,000 feet in the South Sandwich Trench near Antarctica, the creature is part of a growing list of bizarre marine life uncovered during deep-sea explorations.

Imagine SpongeBob Square Pants as a carnivore. That might seem a bit far-fetched, but scientists have discovered 30 new deep-sea species in the Southern Ocean, including the ominously nicknamed “death ...