Anglerfishes are some of the most mysterious and interesting creatures in the deep. Their beautiful bioluminescent lures and strange mating habits, however, are only the tip of the iceberg. There are ...

Bufoceratias wedli, a deep-sea anglerfish Masaki Miya et al. via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY 2.0 The ocean’s lightless zone begins some 1,000 feet below the surface, and in some places, it extends ...

Most undergrads don't get the chance to work with museum-preserved specimens of deep sea anglerfish. Then again, Rose Faucher isn't most undergrads. "The fish world is actually pretty small, and it ...

A groundbreaking study sheds light on the extraordinary evolution of anglerfish, a group of deep-sea dwellers whose bizarre adaptations have captivated scientists and the public alike. The research ...

Anglerfish are among the ocean’s most bizarre creatures. This group of deep-sea dwellers are best known for the bioluminescent lures dangling from their foreheads to attract predators, but they have ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Anglerfish are among the ocean’s most bizarre creatures. This ...

“Anglerfish are a perfect example of how life can innovate under extreme constraints,” study co-author and Rice University evolutionary biologist Kory Evans said in a statement. These strange and ...

This is so dang cool! Researchers off the coast of Tenerife, Spain found something truly miraculous. And now they’re sharing their find with the world! Video captured by the team shows an adult ...

SAN DIEGO — CBS 8 is got a closer look at a rare deep-sea anglerfish after it washed ashore in Carlsbad last week. It's now been turned over to marine biologists at the Scripps Institution of ...