It encompassed nearly the entire depth range of deep-sea fish habitats (1,218–7,730 meters) and yielded 11 deep-sea fish species from six major groups. By analyzing genetic data from these deep ...

In an astonishing turn of events, February 2025 witnessed the rare sighting of a deep-sea anglerfish—also known as the black seadevil (Melanocetus johnsonii)—near the ocean’s surface off the coast of ...

or specimens spotted by submarines during deep-sea scientific expeditions," Condrik Tenerife wrote online, underscoring how rare this sighting was. This fish with "devil" in its name is black as ...

While some believe the fish may have been sick or injured, others worry that rising ocean temperatures and declining oxygen levels are forcing deep-sea creatures into shallow waters in search of a ...

A bizarre discovery on the beaches of Lanzarote has reignited age-old superstitions. On February 10, stunned beachgoers came across a rarely seen deep-sea creature, the oarfish. With its shimmering ...

“Many researchers have suggested this as to why deep-water fish strand on beaches. Sometimes it may be linked to broader shifts such as the El Niño and La Niña cycle but this is not always the cas ...

Anglerfish, according to National Geographic, are (notoriously ugly) deep-sea creatures that live in ... users claimed to be “crying” over the fish’s relentless pursuit to the surface ...

Strange deep-sea creatures are surfacing, and marine life is behaving unpredictably. From the rare sighting of the so-called “doomsday fish” to unexplained whale strandings, these events have ...

Found in the cold depths of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, these crustaceans are scavengers, feeding on the carcasses of whales, fish, and squid. Their adaptability to survive long periods ...

And where will it happen?” Another noted, “What is going on in the bottom of the ocean that has all these deep sea fish suddenly surfacing?” Last year, the rarely seen oarfish was seen at ...

This terrifying deep-sea fish is typically found at depths of 200 to 2,000 meters and is rarely seen alive. Condrik – Tenerife, an NGO conducting a shark research expedition, made the sighting.

Sudden changes in ocean temperatures, shifts in currents, or illness and injury may cause oarfish and other deep-sea species to stray from their usual habitat. Some fish may naturally surface as ...