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Phantom Anglerfish Discovered in Mariana Trench | San Jose News
Scientists have uncovered a glowing, translucent deep-sea fish in the Mariana Trench—nicknamed the “phantom anglerfish”—with giant eyes and a bioluminescent lure that hunts in total darkness at depths over 25,000 feet. This discovery, part of a major global expedition mapping ocean biodiversity, reveals how much life remains unknown in Earth’s deepest, most extreme environments. Researchers are now studying its genetics to unlock secrets of survival under crushing pressure—and potential applications in medicine and materials science. With more dives planned, this is just the beginning of…
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