Batfish: May 10, 2016

Video courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2016 Deepwater Exploration of the Marianas. Download larger version (mp4, 25.3 MB).

 

In honor of National Pizza Day (February 9), here is a little bit of humor and a little bit of science for you. Enjoy your pizza (fish)!

This ogcocephalid anglerfish, or batfish, was seen during the 2016 Deepwater Exploration of the Marianas at approximately 240 meters (787 feet) depth.