Doomsday fish discovered in the USA
According to Japanese myths, the “Doomsday” fish in shallow water is a harbinger of earthquakes and tsunamis.
An elusive deep-sea rare oarfish, considered a harbinger of bad news, has been spotted again off the coast of San Diego County, California. It was the third sighting of the species in the state in the past three months, and only the 22nd in the last century.
This is reported by CNN with reference to a report by Alison Lafiere from the Script Institute of Oceanography at the University of California in San Diego.
Earlier this year, this species was found in La Jolla Bay. Another fish was discovered in September in Huntington Beach. The reasons for the appearance and death of these fish remain unknown. Scientists name changes in ocean conditions, red tides and Santa Ana winds as possible factors.
A discarded oarfish, which is often considered a sign of imminent disaster, was seen…
