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.
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,
Rare Black Seadevil surfaces near Spanish coast, astounding scientists
It may be the first recorded sighting in the world of a live adult black devil fish in shallow waters, in broad daylight, and at the 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
‘Black demon fish’ captured for first time on video: Here's what it looks like
The humpback anglerfish or black devil fish is believed to live on the seabed between 200 and 2000 metres deep. It is ...
Watch this creepy deep sea creature see the light of day, a first in recorded history
Humpback anglerfish typically are found at depths of up to 1,500 meters below the water's surface, where there is little to ...