Bet you never saw an Oarfish - they live deep in the ocean. This is a baby...

Here's some facts on it - This rarely seen deep-sea creature, known as an oarfish, washed ashore in Mexico. The creature in the video is indeed an oarfish, as confirmed by its distinctive long, ribbon-like body and silvery appearance, which matches descriptions of Regalecus glesne.

Oarfish sightings have been notably rare but increased in recent years, with multiple appearances in California in 2024, possibly due to changing ocean conditions, as suggested by researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

The oarfish's appearance in Mexico aligns with a global trend of deep-sea creatures surfacing more frequently, potentially linked to environmental changes or natural phenomena.

Oarfish are often referred to as "doomsday fish" due to cultural beliefs in Japan that their sightings precede earthquakes, though scientific studies, including one in 2019, have found no correlation.

Appearance: Oarfish are long, slender, silvery fish with a ribbon-like body. They can grow up to 36 feet (11 meters) or more, making them the longest bony fish in the ocean.

Habitat: They live in deep ocean waters, typically between 200 and 1,000 meters (650–3,300 feet), and are found in most oceans except polar regions.

Behavior: Oarfish are rarely seen by humans because they dwell in the deep sea. They’re often spotted near the surface when sick, injured, or dying, which contributes to their mythical reputation.

Diet: They primarily feed on plankton, small crustaceans, and jellyfish, using their small mouths to filter food.

Fins: Their long dorsal fin runs the length of their body, with some rays extending into crest-like structures on their head. They use these fins to "row" through the water, hence the name "oarfish."

Mythology: Oarfish are sometimes linked to sea serpent legends due to their snake-like appearance and rare surface sightings. In some cultures, they’re considered harbingers of earthquakes or storms, though no scientific evidence supports this.

Species: There are three known species: Regalecus glesne (giant oarfish), Regalecus russellii, and Agrostichthys parkeri.

Reproduction: Little is known, but they’re believed to spawn by releasing eggs into the open water, where larvae develop in the deep sea.

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