A bizarre "vampire squid" has been pulled from the ocean and some scientists believe that the deep-sea specimen represents an entirely new species.

Researchers have just discovered a second vampire squid species that lives in the "twilight zone" of the South China Sea.

The vampire squid is a deep sea species related to squids and octopuses that is capable of spectacular bioluminescent "fireworks" displays.

In the latest delightful video for Science Friday's #CephalopodWeek, Bruce Robison of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute explains that the so-called vampire squid is neither a squid nor ...

"Vampire squid" is a name that science has wasted on the biological equivalent of that kid in first grade who ate paste. Seriously.

Scientists discover what appears to be the second known living species of vampire squid swimming in deep water off Hainan island, China.

This Smithsonian Snapshot celebrates the Halloween season with this 1889 scientific illustration of a vampire squid from Smithsonian Libraries. Its jet-black skin, the caped appearance of the webbing ...

Newly Discovered Jurassic Vampire Squid Species Found "With Prey In Its Arms" It seems this individual was so focused on a double prey catch it forgot it needed to breathe.

The vampire squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis) isn't actually a squid. And though its scientific name means "vampire squid from hell," it isn't actually a vampire either. Although, in the deep ocean ...

A NEW species of vampire squid has been discovered after researchers found its 183 million-year-old fossil clutching its last meal. The vampire squid was likely distracted by hunting its prey, a mi… ...

So, want to see something really scary? On Facebook, the agency posted a picture of a bioluminescent organ vampire squid. These critters have light-producing organs known as photophores. Never ...

Three competing, politically recognizable tales of the financial crisis will emerge this week when a U.S. congressional panel finally concludes its 20-month investigation.