BBC NEWS | Science & Environment | “Deepest ever” living fish filmed

Posted by Gary William Murning on October 8, 2008
Posted in: Biology., Cellular Biology., Charles Darwin., Evolutionary Theory., The Sciences.. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , . 2 Comments

The “deepest ever” living fish have been discovered, scientists believe.

A UK-Japan team found the 17-strong shoal at depths of 7.7km (4.8 miles) in the Japan Trench in the Pacific – and captured the deep sea animals on film.

via BBC NEWS | Science & Environment | ‘Deepest ever’ living fish filmed.

I found this both stunning and eerie — truly an insight into just how otherworldly this world of ours can  at times be!

I think the scientist who found the fish “quite cute”, however, just might have the odd issue in need of addressing!

© 2008 Gary William Murning

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