Second Rare Oarfish Found on California Beach Sparks Scientific Interest

The discovery of another deep-sea 'doomsday fish' raises questions about ocean conditions and their potential impact.

A second oarfish was discovered on a beach in Encinitas, California, marking a rare occurrence of these deep-sea creatures washing ashore.
Oarfish are often associated with myths as harbingers of earthquakes, although scientific evidence does not support this claim.
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography is studying the oarfish to understand more about its biology and the reasons behind its appearance on the shore.
Researchers suggest changes in ocean conditions, possibly related to phenomena like El Niño, might contribute to these strandings.
This recent find follows a similar discovery in August, prompting increased scientific curiosity and investigation into the species and its behavior.