Sea monsters have a prominent role in myths and legends of most seafaring cultures on Earth and with such inspiring ocean biodiversity, it's not difficult to see why. Join Oliver Crimmen, Senior ...

Jörmungandr, a legendary sea monster from Norse mythology, is a majestic and terrifying snake of enormous size. It is ...

Hundreds of years ago, our understanding of the sea was even more limited. Sailors came across many strange creatures, which ...

Discover centuries-old myths and legends represented in medieval maps such as the Carta marina with its vividly-illustrated sea monsters, and the shapeshifting Selkies of Scottish folklore. Find out ...