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See a Deep-Sea Oarfish Caught Alive on Video in a Rare Encounter on a Beach in Mexico
In Japanese folklore, appearances of these elusive marine creatures dubbed ‘doomsday fish’ are believed to foreshadow ...
Anglerfish — or folk hero? Why this 6-inch deep-sea fish won over the internet’s hearts
"This could be the first recorded sighting in the world of an adult black devil or abyssal anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) ...
Researcher names newly discovered fish species, honoring Cherokee knowledge and advancing conservation
Jonathan Armbruster, professor and curator of fishes in Auburn University's College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM), has ...
A rare ‘doomsday’ fish is spotted swimming in Mexico
Oarfish are rarely documented by scientists, but one was seen this month by a group visiting a beach in Mexico.
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Rarely seen 'doomsday fish' sparks concerns after washing ashore on Mexico beach: 'Nobody's going to believe this'
"They've almost never been seen live." Rarely seen 'doomsday fish' sparks concerns after washing ashore on Mexico beach: ...
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Rare Deep-Sea “Doomsday Fish” Washed Ashore and People Are Convinced It’s a Bad Omen
A huge oarfish washed up near La Paz in Baja California Sur in 2020. Credit: Fernando Cavalin. On a sunlit beach in Lanzarote ...
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Smithsonian researchers study ocean stowaways to assess their impacts
The Marine Invasions Research Lab, based at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is the nation’s largest program dedicated to monitoring the ocean and coastal regions for invasions by ...
Deep-Sea Oarfish Is Spotted on Mexican Beach
A rarely seen oarfish appeared in shallow water in Baja California Sur, Mexico, on Feb. 9, surprising beachgoers. The ...
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Which Type of Fish are you?
Welcome to the “Which type of fish are you?” personality quiz! Fish come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, with a vast array of unique traits and characteristics. Just like fish, people come in all ...