Jump to content

how cool is this oarfish?


Recommended Posts

The giant oarfish, the largest bony fish alive, has finally been caught on camera in its natural environment. 

Marine biologists at Louisiana State University captured the mysterious fish on camera through a partnership with an offshore drilling company in the Gulf of Mexico.

The scientists used the company's remote-operated submersibles and observed the oarfish five times between 2008 and 2011.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSQME6qZq74

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Totally freaking cool.  I always thought they undulated their whole bodies, but it's just the dorsal fin.  Like a giant knife fish.

 

But is it reef safe?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...