On January 26, 2025, scientists worldwide were shocked to learn that a black seadevil anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) had ...
The marine photographer who captured the footage said it could be the world's first recorded sighting of a black seadevil ...
This is only the second time the species has been recorded while alive. “I thought it was A.I.,” says fish biologist Kory Evans.
Researchers discovered the deep sea creature in Spain’s Canary Islands, capturing footage of it in broad daylight for the ...
According to the organization, the fish is a so-called “black seadevil” known by its scientific name Melanocetus johnsonii. They typically swim between 650 and 6,500 feet below the ocean’s ...