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A rarely seen deep sea fish is found in California, and scientists want to know why (apnews.com)

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — A rarely seen deep sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast and was brought ashore for study, marine experts said.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago

Only 12 feet? That's pretty small for an oarfish. They can get up to 3x that.

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/discover-fish/species-profiles/regalecus-glesne/