oarfish
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With its long eel-like body, gaping mouth and bright red dorsal fins, it’s no surprise that the oarfish calls to mind a sea monster.
From Slate • Nov. 22, 2024
This prompted researchers in Japan in 2019 to test whether oarfish and other deep-sea animal strandings were correlated with earthquakes, tsunamis and other factors.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024
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?
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024
Every time an oarfish makes an appearance on the sand, it’s a spectacle for scientists as well as the general public for several reasons.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024
A silvery 10-foot-long creature, the oarfish has fueled fisherman’s tales of sea serpents — and in some cultures has been a portent of natural disasters.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024
