Phantom Angler Found in Mariana Trench

Scientists have uncovered a glowing, six-inch deep-sea fish in the Mariana Trench—nicknamed the “Phantom Angler”—that uses bioluminescent lures to hunt in crushing darkness. Found at over 20,000 feet, this bizarre creature’s cartilaginous skeleton helps it survive extreme pressure and freezing temps. High-res footage and samples from a submersible expedition reveal new clues about its biology, diet, and role in the abyssal food web—proving how much of Earth’s ocean remains a mystery and why we must keep exploring to protect it. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1492654b7c7dc4e8