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A diver off Vancouver Island captured a dramatic video of a 2.5-meter-long wolf eel, a formidable-looking but non-dangerous marine predator that preys on crabs and shellfish, highlighting the diverse and fascinating marine life along the west coast of North America.
Thousands of by-the-wind-sailors, sea creatures related to the Portuguese man o' war, were found stranded on Portheras Cove beach in Cornwall, likely due to strong off-shore winds. Marine biologist Delia Webb noted this is the second mass stranding this year and highlighted the increasing prevalence of these creatures in UK waters, possibly linked to warmer water temperatures.
The bobbit worm, also known as a sand striker, is a creepy creature that lurks in tropical waters and can grow up to 10 feet in length. It has razor-sharp teeth and a terrifying mouth that opens up like something from a horror film. While it doesn't prey on humans, its venomous and strong bite can cut a fish in half. The worm buries itself in the sea floor and strikes when it senses prey above it, using its limited vision and small antennae to navigate. Once it captures its prey, it retreats back to its lair.
Marine scientists have discovered a new sea creature in the Antarctic called the Antarctic strawberry feather star, which resembles a face hugger from the Alien franchise. This creature has 20 long arms protruding from its bulb-like core and is similar to jellyfish and squid. To further understand the diversity of ocean life, researchers need more scalable DNA specimens and samples. The discovery highlights the ongoing revelation of creepy and weird creatures inhabiting the oceans.