The deep sea refers to the part of the ocean below 200 meters (656 ft.), at which light begins to disappear. Despite making ...

A remotely operated submersible saw the “semi-gelatinous” animal lying on the ocean floor and “flying underwater.” Take a ...

If it feels like nature's been showing off lately, you're not wrong. From snakes slithering out of the surf to thousands of jellyfish blanketing beaches and a rare two-headed reptile turning heads in ...

Scientists in the South China Sea scooped up some muck, sifted through it and found the “rarely encountered” animal. Take a ...

Birch Aquarium visitors can see the 11-foot oarfish that was found near Leucadia last November. The new limited-time, ...

While this most recent rare fish spotting might not be as rare as spotting a humpback anglerfish, it still has outdoor enthusiasts who were jazzed to spot a longnose lancetfish ( Alepisaurus ferox) on ...

The oarfish in the exhibit is the 22nd oarfish known to have washed up in California. The exhibit takes a dive into the ...

An oddly shaped deep-sea fish recently washed up on an Oregon beach, catching the attention of a local aquarium. The Seaside Aquarium identified the fish as a longnose lancetfish.

Often called a “living fossil,” this shark has a long, flattened snout and a terrifying jaw that can snap forward like a ...

A longnose lancetfish washed ashore in a rare appearance in Seaside, Oregon. Seaside Aquarium staff examined the 5-foot-long ...

A mysterious deep-sea fish known for having a gaping mouth and sharp fang-like teeth washed up on this Oregon Coast beach.

A shimmery deep-sea creature measuring almost 5 feet mysteriously washed ashore on an Oregon beach. Now, researchers get a chance to learn more about the lancetfish. The big-eyed fish with sharp ...