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Ghostly Snailfish Found in Mariana Trench | Chicago News
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Scientists have uncovered a new deep-sea fish in the Mariana Trench, dubbed the “ghostly snailfish,” thriving at depths over 8,000 meters—making it one of the deepest-living fish ever recorded. Gelatinous, scaleless, and surprisingly predatory, this creature defies expectations in Earth’s most extreme environment. Found via baited traps during a major hadal zone expedition, the discovery sparks excitement as researchers study its genetics, diet, and survival tactics to unlock secrets of life under crushing pressure and total darkness. This find reminds us how much remains unknown—and how resilient life can be, even in the ocean’s abyss.
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