Video captures ‘doomsday’ fish from deep sea washing ashore in Mexico
Beachgoers were shocked to discover an oarfish — a creature whose appearance, according to folklore, can be a good omen or a harbinger of doom.
See the rare ‘doomsday’ fish that washed up in Mexico
A rare oarfish, often called the "doomsday fish," was spotted in Mexico—just days after another deep-sea creature, a deep-sea anglerfish, made a rare appearance in daylight.
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 discovered by beachgoers on the coasts of Playa Quemada
From black seadevil to doomsday fish, 5 deep sea animals that showed up on Earth’s surface for the first time in recent years
In a rare and astonishing event in February 2025, a deep-sea anglerfish—known as the black seadevil—was filmed near the ocean's surface off the coast of Tenerife, Spain. This marked the first recorded
Rare, deep-sea anglerfish washes ashore in Carlsbad
A rare, deep-sea fish washed ashore in Carlsbad last week and has since been turned over to biologists at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography for preservation.
Video captures rare 'doomsday' oarfish swimming near Mexico beach shore
Beachgoers in Mexico were treated to a rare sighting earlier of a shimmering oarfish, native to the deep sea and known as a 'doomsday' fish.
Rare deep sea ‘doomsday fish’ washes ashore alive on Mexico beach
An oarfish, a super rare creature commonly referred to as the “doomsday fish,” washed ashore on a beach in Mexico, leaving beachgoers stunned.
Fish Seen as Omen of ‘Disasters or Destruction' Just Washed Ashore in Mexico
A rare creature nicknamed the “doomsday fish” was spotted way outside its usual stomping waters, sending onlookers into a spiral of existential dread. Earlier this month, a rare and glimmering oarfish was spotted along the shores of Baja California Sur in Mexico.
Deep-Sea Creatures Are Crafting Their Own Worlds Beneath the Ocean Floor, Study Finds
Organisms in the deep sea rely on gravity flows to lay down sediment and then make burrows beneath the seafloor, according to a new study.
Marine expert addresses viral anglerfish video that broke millions of hearts: 'A lot of hypotheses'
Marine photographer David Jara Boguñá recently opened up about the viral anglerfish that was spotted swimming in shallow ...
Strange corkscrew burrows and other unexpected structures discovered 4.7 miles deep in the Japan Trench
New scans of the bottom of the Japan Trench reveal extensive burrow structures and evidence of regular "reset" events that ...
The internet is sobbing over sighting of deep-sea anglerfish surfacing before death: Video
Social media users are reacting to the rare sighting of a black seadevil anglerfish that was spotted on the surface of the water near Tenerife island in Spain.
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Something weird is happening in the ocean!
Doomsdayfish, anglerfish, and mass whale strandings—strange ocean events are unfolding worldwide. Legends warn these deep-sea ...
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Deep-sea shrimp evolved an extraordinary skill that lets them see in the dark
Scientists found deep-sea shrimp evolved special vision to detect bioluminescent light and navigate their world.
A Deep-Sea Fish of Nightmares Strays Into Shallow Waters
A scary-looking creature with “devil” in its name was spotted close to the surface off Tenerife, a Spanish island.