Divers made an amazing discovery in the waters off the northeast coast of Taiwan: an enormous deep sea oarfish. Video taken in late June shows the creature, over six feet long, dotted with what ...

The oarfish is one of the ocean’s most mysterious and elusive creatures – and in some cultures, it’s believed to be a harbinger of disaster. In this video, we explore the legends and science behind ...

Scientists have documented the first-ever record of an oarfish (Regalecus russellii) in Sri Lanka, a 2.6-meter (8.5-foot) specimen caught off the country’s western coast. The find expands the known ...