Video shows Black seadevil fish, usually only found in lightless depths of the sea, making rare swim near ocean surface
The marine photographer who captured the footage said it could be the world's first recorded sighting of a black seadevil alive in broad daylight near the ocean surface.
Black seadevil anglerfish spotted near the surface in rare sighting
Researchers discovered the deep sea creature in Spain’s Canary Islands, capturing footage of it in broad daylight for the first time in history.
Deep-Sea Anglerfish Surprises Researchers Near Ocean’s Surface
While on a shark research expedition off the coast of Tenerife, marine biologists said they captured the first images of an adult black seadevil anglerfish alive near the ocean’s surface.
Nightmarish ‘black seadevil’ spotted by scientists swimming in shallow waters
According to the organization, the fish is a so-called “black seadevil” known by its scientific name Melanocetus johnsonii. They typically swim between 650 and 6,500 feet below the ocean’s surface.
Rare Black Devil Fish Caught on Video in Daylight for the First Time
A team of marine biologists in Tenerife, Canary Islands, have caught on video a rare black devil fish for the first time in daylight, on the ocean surface, and in this region. The peculiar deep-sea creature,
WATCH: Rare ‘Black Demon’ fish spotted alive for first time
A deep-sea anglerfish, known as the Black Demon, had a rare spotting off the coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands.
Rare deep-sea anglerfish spotted on ocean's surface for first time
Marine researchers were out looking sharks off the Canary Islands when they found something quite unexpected -- a humpback angler fish known as a "black sea monster." It was the only known sighting of the deep-sea fish on the surface of the ocean.
WATCH: Rare ‘Black Seadevil Fish’ Spotted Near Surface For 1st Time—Internet Calls It ‘Cute But Terrifying’
Researchers from the NGO Condrik Tenerife have recorded footage of an adult black seadevil anglerfish. The video was widely shared on social media, leaving netizens stunned by the rare sighting. Many are describing the fish as both "cute but scary.
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Rare Sighting of This 'Seadevil' Is a 'Dream Come True'
A deep-sea creature only recorded alive on one other occasion has been seen for what's believed to be the first time in broad ...
A Deep-Sea Fish of Nightmares Strays Into Shallow Waters
A scary-looking creature with “devil” in its name was spotted close to the surface off Tenerife, a Spanish island.
Scientists capture extremely rare footage of a black seadevil
This is only the second time the species has been recorded while alive. “I thought it was A.I.,” says fish biologist Kory Evans.
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Rare black seadevil anglerfish spotted off Tenerife coast by marine biologist
A black seadevil anglerfish made a rare appearance near Tenerife in Spain, highlighting the unique biodiversity of the Canary ...
Biologists capture first-ever images of anglerfish near ocean’s surface in broad daylight
(Gray News) – Researchers say they have captured the first images of an adult black seadevil anglerfish in broad daylight.
WATCH: Rare ‘black demon’ anglerfish caught on camera for the first time
The humpback anglerfish, a type of black sea devil, also known as a “black demon,” was spotted alive for the first time by Condrik Tenerife, which specializes in marine research and conservation.