Another Rare Oarfish Washes Up in Southern California
Another rare oarfish, a serpent-like sea creature, was
discovered in Southern California for the second time this week. The NOAA
arrived to retrieve the nearly 14-foot-long fish. Police said the oarfish was
cut into pieces and hauled away in coolers. Officers said they had never
witnessed anything like it, but they recognized the mysterious, deep-water fish
after it made national headlines earlier this week.
The oarfish can grow to more than 50 feet, making it the
longest bony fish in the world, according to the Catalina Island Marine
Institute. Because oarfish dive more than 3,000 feet deep, sightings of the
creatures are rare. They are likely responsible for sea serpent legends
throughout history.
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