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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 ...
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) ...
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What is the 'Doomsday fish' and why do people think fish signal the end of the world?
A rare fish has washed up on a Canary Islands beach, and some people have shared superstitions that the appearance of the ...
Named After an Anime Character: Researchers Discover New Deep-Sea Fish Species
A newly discovered deepwater tilefish, Branchiostegus sanae, has been named after San from Princess Mononoke due to its unique facial markings. Researchers confirmed its new-species status through ...
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Jan De Nul Starts Dredging Ops for New Deep-Water Port in Senegal
Belgium-based offshore installation contractor Jan De Nul has started working on the new deep-water port in Senegal, which ...
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‘Mononoke Tilefish’ — New Deep-Sea Species Named After Legendary Studio Ghibli Princess
The fish was discovered in the depths of the South China Sea. Dubbed Branchiostegus sanae, or the “Mononoke tilefish,” this ...