Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Rare deep-sea oarfish found in California, scientists want to know why

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Rare deep-sea oarfish found in California, scientists want to know why

SAN DIEGO —  A rarely seen deep-sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast and was brought ashore for study, marine experts said. The silvery, 12-foot-long (3.6-meter) oarfish was found last weekend by a group of snorkelers and kayakers in La Jolla Cove, north of … Read more

‘Doomsday fish’ found: Rare Oarfish washes ashore in California, sighted only 20 times since 1901

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‘Doomsday fish’ found: Rare Oarfish washes ashore in California, sighted only 20 times since 1901

The discovery of a rare oarfish, also known as ‘doomsday fish’, off the coast of Southern California has reignited age-old folklore and intrigue among marine scientists. The dead sea serpent was found floating near La Jolla Cove in San Diego by a group of kayakers and snorkelers over the weekend, marking only the 20th sighting … Read more