Phantom Anglerfish Discovered in Mariana Trench

San Jose News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Scientists have uncovered a glowing, gelatinous fish deep in the Mariana Trench—nicknamed the “phantom anglerfish”—living at over 25,000 feet where pressure crushes most life. Its eerie bioluminescent lure and translucent body are evolutionary marvels for surviving total darkness and crushing depths. This newly named species belongs to an unknown genus, proving the deep ocean still hides countless secrets. Captured via ROV, the find ignites excitement among researchers, revealing how much we still don’t know about Earth’s most extreme habitats. Future expeditions are already planned to…