oarfish

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The oarfish has long been referred to as a doomsday fish, a reference that likely stems from Japanese folklore, which considered spotting such a fish a bad omen of natural disasters.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2024

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024