The vampire squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis) isn't actually a squid. And though its scientific name means "vampire squid ...

From deadly 'living fossils' to glowing sea angels, the ocean floor is home to creatures almost alien to us. Here are five incredible creatures straight from the deep.

A jet of black squid ink helps to further confuse ... Scientists need further research on exactly how deep sea mining would impact the animals living in the twilight zone. Like the glass squid ...

The ocean depths are home to a phantasmagoria of bizarre creatures, ranging from the footballfish to the "vampire squid from hell ... a generic name that means "black whale." ...

Another hundred and 50 meters down, we meet the vampire squid. It has bioluminescent ... This thrilling deep-sea fish was voted the world's ugliest animal by the Ugly Animal Preservation Society.

Before 1950 there were no reports of Humboldt squid in the Sea of Cortez ... from the food chain. These creatures grow up to 2.5m long and can be cannibalistic when one of their own is caught ...