On January 26, 2025, scientists worldwide were shocked to learn that a black seadevil anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) had ventured from the ocean's dark depths to the surface near the San Juan ...

Black seadevil anglerfish spotted near the surface in rare sighting Researchers discovered the deep sea creature in Spain’s Canary Islands, capturing footage of it in broad daylight for the ...

According to the organization, the fish is a so-called “black seadevil” known by its scientific name Melanocetus johnsonii. They typically swim between 650 and 6,500 feet below the ocean’s ...