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Related: About this forumNew 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
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bvf
(6,604 posts)1. The stuff of nightmares
and way cool at the same time.
djean111
(14,255 posts)2. Are they sure it is not just a Corexited shrimp? :-) n/t
Mnemosyne
(21,363 posts)4. Wouldn't be a surprise, would it? nt
Xipe Totec
(44,507 posts)3. It looks vaguely like Trump, complete with fake hairpiece. nt