The mysterious return of the “Ominous Fish” to the coast of California

In a rare event, a giant oarfish has been found off the coast of California. These strange fish, which are rarely seen and live in the deep sea, are known in different cultures as a sign of natural disasters.

Alison LaFerriere, a researcher at the University of California, San Diego, discovered a nearly 10-foot-long oarfish off the coast of Encinitas last week, according to Techna’s Science News Department. These fish usually live at depths of more than 3,300 feet and in a dark area of ​​the ocean where sunlight does not reach. These fish live very deep in the ocean and rarely come to the surface. Some species of oarfish can grow up to 20 feet (about 6 meters). Also, the strange appearance of these fish, including their long and striped body, has made them look mysterious in different cultures.

In some cultures, especially in Japan, it is believed that seeing oarfish on the beaches can be a sign of an earthquake or tsunami. This belief was strengthened after the great earthquake in Japan in 2011, which occurred after the sighting of several oarfish on the coast of this country.

The exact cause of this connection is not yet fully understood. Some scientists believe that changes in ocean conditions or an increase in the population of these fish may be the reason for their increased sightings. But there is not enough scientific evidence to prove a direct link between the sighting of Orfish and the occurrence of natural disasters. The discovery of oarfish off the coast of California provides an opportunity for scientists to get to know these mysterious creatures better and gain more information about their habitat and behavior.