Oarfish generally live in the upper layers of ... On the other hand, Paig-Tran said, there could be some truth to the myth because when an earthquake happens, it releases pressure that can change ...

While Japanese folklore links oarfish sightings to earthquakes, scientists say there is no scientific evidence to support this claim. The Scripps Institution of Oceanography will study the oarfish ...

Oarfish generally live in the upper layers of ... On the other hand, Paig-Tran said there could be some truth to the myth, because when an earthquake occurs, it releases pressure that can change ...

She had a rare close-up view of the oarfish, a striking creature from the depths of the ocean that has eluded researchers over the decades. With its long eel-like body, gaping mouth and bright red ...

With a ribbon-like silver body that can stretch up to 30 feet, oarfish have long fueled myths about sea monsters. Scientists remain intrigued by their biology and behavior. “This specimen ...

Unclear cause of death, speculation surrounds the Ffsh’s appearance Despite the myths, the cause of death for the oarfish found this month remains unclear. Ben Frable, the manager of the Scripps ...

In Japanese mythology, the deep-sea-dwelling oarfish is a harbinger of impending disaster. For scientists in California, where three oarfish have washed up in recent months, it’s an exciting find.

LOS ANGELES — If one oarfish landing on a beach is a sign of a disaster to come, how bad will it be if three wash up in quick succession? A silvery 10-foot-long creature, the oarfish has fueled ...

The oarfish, also known as a "doomsday fish," measures roughly 9-to-10 feet long. "As I got closer, I recognized what it was immediately, since I had seen pictures of the one found earlier this ...

The context: On Nov. 6, a researcher on an Encinitas beach spotted an oarfish, measuring 9 to 10 feet long. The fish typically swim at depths of 300 to 3,000 feet and are rarely seen on the surface.