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science4 months ago

Unveiling the Ocean's Nightmares: Bizarre Deep-Sea Creatures Discovered

The article describes the fascinating and mysterious barreleye fish, a deep-sea creature with a transparent head and upward-facing tubular eyes that can rotate forward, allowing it to see in the dark depths of the Pacific Ocean. Its unique adaptations for survival in the midnight zone have intrigued scientists, especially after a 2009 expedition captured live footage, revealing new insights into its anatomy and behavior. The fish's features may inspire technological innovations, and it remains a symbol of the vast, largely unexplored ocean depths.

science4 months ago

Unveiling the Ocean's Mysteries: Bizarre Deep-Sea Creatures Discovered

The barreleye fish, a deep-sea species found mainly in the North Pacific, has a transparent head and upward-facing tubular eyes that help it detect prey in dark waters. Its unique visual system and fluid-filled shield protect it from stinging tentacles of jellyfish, and it can rotate its eyes forward to focus on food, showcasing remarkable adaptations for survival in the deep ocean.

marine-biology2 years ago

"Barreleye Fish: The Bizarre Deep-Sea Creature with Transparent Head and Rotating Eyes"

Barreleye fish, also known as Macropinna microstoma, possess unique tubular eyes that can rotate to track prey and are housed in transparent foreheads. These bizarre fish inhabit the Bering Sea and North Pacific Ocean at depths of 2,000 to 2,600 feet. Their eyes are tinted with a yellow pigment, enabling them to distinguish between sunlight and bioluminescence. Barreleyes hover motionless in the dark until they spot potential prey, then dart upward to capture it. Scientists speculate that they feed on crustaceans and larvae caught in the tentacles of siphonophores. The purpose of their transparent heads and other aspects of their lives remain uncertain.