‘Harbinger of doom’ oarfish washes up on California beach
A rare fish, regarded as a harbinger of doom, has washed up on the shore of Encinitas in southern California.It is the second ...
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Oarfish sighting off Taiwan sparks earthquake superstitions
The unusual creature is actually a fish belonging to the oarfish species (Regalecus glesne). ...
Two 'incredibly rare' sea serpents seen in Southern California waters months apart
Two dead oarfish have washed ashore in Southern California waters in the last few months. One was spotted in August and the other just last week.
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Deep-sea creature commonly referred to as the 'doomsday fish' washed up in Encinitas
SAN DIEGO — A rare oarfish washed ashore in Encinitas last week. This discovery marks the second time this year that one of these elusive deep-sea creatures has been found on our county's coastline.
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Rarely seen deep-sea creature washes up in CA for second time in months, experts say
Some believe seeing an oarfish is a sign for a disaster. The ribbon-like fish have silver coloring, red spines and big eyes. Alison Laferriere Scripps Institution of Oceanography A deep-sea ...