Legendary Giant Oarfish that grows up to 50ft long and lives nearly a MILE undersea recorded in its natural environment for first time | #LSU #Louisiana

Posted on June 9, 2013 | 5 Comments

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By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

The giant oarfish, the largest bony fish alive, has finally been caught on camera in its natural environment.

Marine biologists at Louisiana State University captured the mysterious fish on camera through a partnership with an offshore drilling company in the Gulf of Mexico.

The scientists used the company’s remote-operated submersibles and observed the oarfish five times between 2008 and 2011.

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5 responses to “Legendary Giant Oarfish that grows up to 50ft long and lives nearly a MILE undersea recorded in its natural environment for first time | #LSU #Louisiana”

  2. bearspawprint's avatar bearspawprint | June 9, 2013 at 16:43 |

    May I reblog this?

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