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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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‘Mononoke Tilefish’ — New Deep-Sea Species Named After Legendary Studio Ghibli Princess
The Mononoke tilefish, Branchiostegus sanae, sports striking facial markings reminiscent of San’s tribal paint, symbolizing a call for marine conservation.
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.
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 ...
‘Doomsday fish’ appears in Mexico—why this deep-sea creature sparks fear
A rarely seen oarfish struggling in shallow waters was spotted off Mexico's coast, sparking curiosity and concern. The ...
Rare deep-sea ‘doomsday fish’ washes up on Canary Islands coast
Rare deep-sea ‘doomsday fish’ washes up on Canary Islands coast - The oarfish – regarded as a harbinger of doom – was ...