ELAFONISOS, Greece — A month earlier, the two divers had scoured this exact seabed, spearfishing a single species until the craggy floor was nearly bare. Now, they cut the engine and wriggled into ...

Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have evolved strong toxins to hunt prey, defend themselves, or deter would-be ...

Venomous fishes occupy a singular niche within marine and freshwater ecosystems, employing specialised anatomical structures to deliver venom composed of a complex cocktail of peptides, proteins, and ...

Anglers are again being warned about a poisonous fish in Rhode Island waters. Some people eat smooth puffer fish, and some consider them a delicacy, but they're "a serious threat to your health if not ...