Phantom Angler Found in Mariana Trench | Washington DC News

Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Scientists have uncovered a glowing, pressure-resistant fish deep in the Mariana Trench—nicknamed the “Phantom Angler”—that could rewrite what we know about life in the abyss. Found at depths over 20,000 feet, this translucent, eye-giant creature thrives in total darkness, feeding on trench-floor organisms. Its discovery, made via a six-week submersible expedition, underscores how much remains hidden in Earth’s deepest oceans—and hints at a whole ecosystem of unknown species waiting to be found. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance…