See a Deep-Sea Oarfish Caught Alive on Video in a Rare Encounter on a Beach in Mexico
In Japanese folklore, appearances of these elusive marine creatures dubbed ‘doomsday fish’ are believed to foreshadow earthquakes, though scientists found no strong relationship between these events i
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.
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 deep-sea-dwelling oarfish is believed to be the world’s largest bony fish, and can grow as long as 26 feet.
Video: Rare ‘doomsday’ oarfish spotted in Mexico
The oarfish can grow up to 30 feet long, Fox 9 reported. It’s rare to catch sight of it, as it lives 660-3,300 feet below the surface of the ocean. Scientists believe oarfish may come to the surface when they are dying or disoriented.
Rarely seen 'doomsday fish' sparks concerns after washing ashore on Mexico beach: 'Nobody's going to believe this'
"They've almost never been seen live." Rarely seen 'doomsday fish' sparks concerns after washing ashore on Mexico beach: 'Nobody's going to believe this' first appeared on The Cool Down.
Fish of Impending Doom Spotted, Thrown Back Into Ocean
As long as deep sea creatures like oarfish, seen as harbingers of doom, keep away from the land and – oh wait, one just surfaced in Mexico – guess we're screwed! The oarfish is a bony fish that generally lives at 660 to 3,
Rare Live Find! Doomsday Fish Washed Up in Mexico
A group of beachgoers in Mexico have now made a find that is as spectacular as it is memorable. They witnessed a still-living oarfish, often referred to as the 'doomsday fish,' being washed ashore. But that's not all: the oarfish,
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