Coverage dated August 15, 2024

Oarfish: Rarely seen deep sea fish is found off San Diego coast, and scientists want to know why

Headline from ABC 7 New York

A rarely seen deep sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast.

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  1. ABC 7 New York

    Oarfish: Rarely seen deep sea fish is found off San Diego coast, and scientists want to know why (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    A rarely seen deep sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast.

  2. Triblive

    A rarely seen deep sea fish is found in California, and scientists want to know why (opens Triblive)

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    SAN DIEGO — A rarely seen deep sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast and was brought ashore for study, marine experts said. The silvery, 12-foot-long oarfish was found last weekend by a group of snorkelers and kayakers in

  3. WSVN Miami

    A rarely seen deep sea fish is found in California, and scientists want to know why - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    SAN DIEGO (AP) — A rarely seen deep sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego

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