An odd species has been discovered under rare circumstances in the depths of the San Antón water mine in Seville province ...

This new species of Baeticoniscus represents one of the few cases worldwide in which the description of a new taxon has been ...

Why are so many deep-sea creatures absolutely massive? From giant squid to enormous isopods, the ocean’s depths are filled with creatures that seem straight out of science fiction. This phenomenon, ...

Humans, in their eagerness and curiosity to know the world around us, have carried out, over the centuries, expeditions in an attempt to explore virgin lands, research with the aim ...

SINGAPORE - A newly discovered species of aquatic supergiant isopod is being widely sold at food stalls and restaurants in Vietnam, causing scientists to worry that such isopods could be ...

They play an important role in the food chain in the marine and estuarine ecosystem," said Seth. "Understanding the biology of parasitic isopods is crucial for biodiversity conservation ...

Giant isopods are foodies as well ... definitely have a lot of food around them because they‘ll keep eating.” Their carnivorous diet consists of dead animals that have fallen to the ocean ...

Once sold at low prices as a bycatch product, Bathynomus vaderi has , since 2017, become an exotic and expensive isopod delicacy. There’s even been a compelling discussion among food enthusiasts ...

Giant isopods like Bathynomus vaderi play a crucial ... Their ability to survive without food has been documented for more than five years in captivity. The article was written with the assistance ...

Pictured: Newly identified giant isopod species Bathynomus vaderi ... vaderi as we increasingly look to exploit the deep sea for food and other resources like oil, gas and minerals.

The isopods were first fished for food specifically in 2017, according to the study, and quickly became a specialty menu item. Restaurants would receive a shipment of live sea bugs every few days ...