Video: Observations of a Deep-sea Angler Fish
Posted on August 25, 2012
This video from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) shows never-before seen footage of a deep-sea angler fish, Chaunacops coloratus. The video seen here was recorded by MBARI's ROV Doc Ricketts at depths of 7,800 - 10,800 feet below the ocean's surface. The scientists believe the angler fish become red with age. The observations are the first time this type of angler fish have been observed alive in its natural habitat. Take a look:
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