On January 26, 2025, scientists worldwide were shocked to learn that a black seadevil anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) had ventured from the ocean's dark depths to the surface near the San Juan ...

Researchers believe they've recorded potentially the first-ever sighting of an adult abyssal fish, Melanocetus johnsonii, in broad daylight. Normally found at depths between 200 and 2,000 meters, this ...

Below is rare video of the so-called "black demon of the sea." The abyssal humpback anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) appeared near Spain's Canary Islands off the coast of Tenerife. Usually, this ...

A deep-sea creature rarely seen alive has emerged from the abyss near Tenerife, leaving scientists both astonished and puzzled. The Melanocetus johnsonii, commonly known as the black sea devil, was ...

The deep sea is home to some of the most bizarre and horrifying creatures on Earth, but one of these elusive predators recently made a rare appearance near the ocean's surface. A humpback anglerfish ...

Specimen is currently stored in mineral oil, but for exhibit pruposes was previously stored in 3M Novec 7100, which is known to form Hydrofluoric acid (HF) in contact with alcohols. This specimen ...

Image of a Melanocetus johnsonii anglerfish, also known as the black sea devil Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by ...