A deep-sea anglerfish, a creature rarely seen in daylight, was recently captured on video swimming near the Canary Islands. This remarkable sighting provides a glimpse into the mysterious depths of our oceans.
A rare oceanic feat was captured on video recently, involving a deep-sea fish that has rarely been seen before in broad daylight - if ever. A deep-sea anglerfish was seen swimming in bright blue waters off the Canary Islands . The nightmarish fish was spotted by Condrik Tenerife , a local organization that specializes in shark and ray research and conservation. Usually these fish are found at depths of between 200 and 2,000 meters, or about 650 to 6,561 feet deep.
Sunlight can penetrate about 200 meters deep, according to the National Ocean Service. Condrik Tenerife posted video of the fish swimming in bright blue waters, saying it’s 'a legendary fish that few people will have had the privilege of observing alive.' To date, records have mostly consisted of larvae, dead adults, or specimens spotted by submarines during deep-sea scientific expeditions,' Condrik Tenerife told Storyful.Deep-sea anglerfish have very large mouths and stomachs and long, pointy teeth in order to facilitate capturing and swallowing any prey they come across, which typically isn’t much that deep down. They also have a lure used to attract prey. 'The deep sea anglerfish’s lure is filled with bacteria that make their own light. Using a muscular skin flap, a deep sea anglerfish can either hide or reveal its lighted lure,' according to Oceana, an international advocacy organization that focuses on ocean conservation.
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