Oar-some find: deep sea creature washes up on Dunedin beach
A marine biologist was relaxing on a Dunedin beach, when she noticed a beachgoer investigating something in the shallows – which turned out to be a giant from the deep.
Dr Bridie Allan, of the University of Otagot, went to investigate the mysterious discovery by Isaac Williams on Monday afternoon and instantly recognised the species.
“As soon as I saw it I knew it was an oarfish.”
Oarfish, a serpent-like sea creature so named because they resemble a boat’s oar, are normally found in deep water, diving more than 900 metres, and sightings are uncommon. Continue reading here.
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