Ancient mariners' tales of the terrifying Kraken, a colossal sea monster, have been scientifically linked to the elusive giant squid, Architeuthis dux. Once feared as a ship-destroying beast, modern ...

Amongst the most enduring mythical creatures, which were present in so many ancient cultures, are the dragons. Appearing frequently in folklore and tales from China in the east to Europe in the west, ...

A rare deep-sea fish was spotted in San Diego, one of just 20 that have washed up in California in over a century. Kayakers and snorkelers came across a 12-foot oarfish in La Jolla Cove last weekend, ...

The Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor will be unveiling a new exhibit in October that will be featuring ocean-inspired mythology and artwork. The Whaling Museum & Education Center announced last ...

Pop open your favorite fairy tale book from when you were a kid, and you're sure to find a story about mermaids, mythical half-human, half-fish beings that dwell in the depths of the ocean. Some ...

What do you do when a mysterious sea serpent is prowling warm Gulf waters? You catch it, chop it up and make it into soup. That's the lesson learned in a segment in Nashville writer Allen Sircy's new ...

We have all heard the legend of the Jersey Devil. It is often described as a frightening creature with the head of a horse, batlike wings, horns, talons and a tail. It allegedly prowls through the ...