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Panich52

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Thu Aug 6, 2015, 01:17 PM Aug 2015

New deep-sea anglerfish discovered in Gulf of Mexico

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New deep-sea anglerfish discovered in Gulf of Mexico

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They are some of the most interesting and unique creatures in the oceans -- deep-sea life. Most people can identify a shark or sea turtle or whale, but many are shocked to see what a lanternfish or oarfish looks like. Deep-sea creatures can be down-right scary looking. Adding to the list of deep-sea creatures, marine biologists recently found a never-before seen species from the deep waters of the northern Gulf of Mexico.


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New deep-sea anglerfish discovered in Gulf of Mexico (Original Post) Panich52 Aug 2015 OP
The stuff of nightmares bvf Aug 2015 #1
Are they sure it is not just a Corexited shrimp? :-) n/t djean111 Aug 2015 #2
Wouldn't be a surprise, would it? nt Mnemosyne Aug 2015 #4
It looks vaguely like Trump, complete with fake hairpiece. nt Xipe Totec Aug 2015 #3
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