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Abyssal Lanternfish Discovered in Deep Pacific | Los Angeles News
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Scientists have uncovered a glowing marvel in the abyss: the Abyssal Lanternfish, a deep-sea fish found at over 2,000 feet with bioluminescent organs and giant eyes evolved for total darkness. Discovered via ROV during an expedition to map uncharted ocean floors, this new species underscores how much remains unknown in Earth’s deepest waters. Researchers are now racing to decode its light-producing chemistry and evolutionary roots, revealing how life thrives in the most extreme environments—and why the ocean still holds countless secrets waiting to be unveiled.
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