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Scientists stumped as rare deep sea ‘doomsday serpent’ found in California
A rarely seen mystery deep sea fish found floating on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast has stumped scientists. The creature that resembles a serpent was brought ashore for study ...
Mysterious deep-sea giant washes ashore in California: could it hold clues to Earth’s hidden secrets?
In Japanese mythology, the oarfish is believed to be an omen of impending natural disasters such as earthquakes or tsunamis.
2nd ‘sea serpent' found in San Diego this year washed up in Encinitas
Also known as "doomsday fish," oarfish occupy a hallowed place in the museum of marine oddities: They can grow to dozens of ...
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Two 'incredibly rare' sea serpents seen in Southern California waters months apart
The deep-sea fish are considered "incredibly rare" since less than 25 have been seen in Southern California waters in over a ...
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Weird Deep-Sea Mystery Mollusc Revealed in Stunning New Video
"Everyone in the control room let out a loud 'Oooooh!' at the same time. We were all enchanted," a researcher said.
‘Doomsday fish’ returns to Southern California shores for the third time this year
Considered to be the origin of the sea serpent tale, giant oarfish are a species yet to be largely researched by scientists.
'Doomsday fish' washed ashore in California, but what does that mean?
If one oarfish landing on a beach is a sign of a disaster to come, how bad will it be if three wash up in quick succession?
What is the ‘doomsday’ fish? 3 sightings of rare oarfish in Southern California explained
A dead oarfish spotted along the Southern California coast marks the state's third sighting of the so-called "doomsday fish" ...