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oarfish

[awr-fish, ohr-] / ˈɔrˌfɪʃ, ˈoʊr- /


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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

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

The last time a series of oarfish came ashore in California and other parts of the world was over several months in 2013 and 2014.

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

So, are the oarfish that surfaced in Southern California a harbinger of a massive earthquake?

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024




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