Second Rare 'Doomsday Fish' Washes Ashore in California
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A second oarfish, often considered a harbinger of doom due to its mythical association with natural disasters, has washed up on the California coast this year. The 9 to 10-foot-long deep-sea fish was found in Encinitas, marking a rare occurrence as only 20 oarfish have been documented in California since 1901. Researchers suggest changes in ocean conditions, possibly linked to El Niño and La Niña patterns, might explain the increased sightings. The specimen has been preserved for further study by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
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