The oarfish, a majestic creature of the deep sea, is renowned for its elongated body and its association with Japanese earthquake folklore. Learn about the biology of this fascinating fish, its connection to ancient myths, and the scientific understanding of its relationship to earthquakes.
A 12-foot-long oarfish, a rare deep-sea creature resembling a serpent, was found dead off the San Diego coast. The discovery is only the 20th documented instance of an oarfish washing ashore in California since 1901. Scientists will conduct a necropsy to determine the cause of death.
