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Deep-Sea Phantom Anglerfish Discovered | Washington DC News
Scientists have uncovered a ghostly new deep-sea fish in the Mariana Trench, dubbed the “phantom anglerfish,” thriving at crushing depths of over 25,000 feet with a glowing lure and translucent body that makes it nearly invisible. Found during a daring ROV expedition, this bizarre creature defies the odds by surviving extreme pressure and freezing cold—conditions lethal to most life. Its discovery has stunned marine biologists, revealing how much remains hidden in Earth’s deepest oceans. Researchers are now racing to decode its biology, diet, and role in the abyss, while planning more dives…
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