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Scientists have uncovered a glowing, eel-like fish at depths over 2,000 feet in the Pacific, named Luminaris Profundis — “light of the deep” — whose bioluminescent lure mimics prey to lure victims in the abyss. Found by an ROV during a trench mapping mission off South America, this six-inch creature’s translucent skin and giant eyes reveal a master of deep-sea deception. Researchers are now studying its biology, potential tech or medical applications, and its role in the ecosystem — with plans to return next year, convinced this is just the tip of the iceberg.

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