This fish is extremely rare and has never been captured on film before. The Chaunacaops coloratus anglerfish was described in 1899 from a dead specimen, but has never even been filmed alive until now. The deep-sea fish was filmed by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) using a remote operated vehicle (ROV) 7,500-11,000 feet below the surface of the ocean off the coast of northern California. MBARI captured the 8-inch-long anglerfish and learned much about its behavior and habits, the institute said in a press release
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dolphins are the best.
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still only last 30 seconds.
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That's awful nice of them to wear tuxedo's for our first visit. Haha, come on penguin humor.
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I'm pretty sure that fish can out climb me.
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I wonder what people will think when they study my teeth millions of years from now.
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I know for sure my dogs will go crazy at another animal on the screen which means I'm due for a broken tv any day now.
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I'm going to stick with skeptical.
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So when they catch up with where we are at now, where will humans be then?
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Oh no, I just ordered one of these for a pet.
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No more chewing on those things for me.
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I'm not sure I really want this catching on.
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I just wonder if this is a pre cursor to our demise.
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That's quite terrifying.
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I don't feel so old now.
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Would not have liked that thing for a pet.
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Another one about the mysteries of the deep ocean. I believe this is where mermaids, Bigfoot, and Tupac are.
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Great, so now I can be terrified in Matrix time.
Nicolas Nguyen Haha, good one.
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Take this to the next level, many of these species will be found deep underwater which is exactly the kind of environment that Europa has and maybe, now that we have found water on Mercury, life could be on an infinite number of planets.
Nicolas Nguyen This is shocking and I could see why. Wow!
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I don't think so but it sure is a great way to get some attention on yourself. Maybe I should try it.
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If we have the technology, why not ensure a species will still be around.
Nicolas Nguyen This is amazing!