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New Anglerfish Species Discovered: Urgent Call for Ocean Conservation

3/28/2025

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Oceanographers at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa unveiled a stunning new anglerfish species, Gigantactis paresca, during a 2021 research expedition. Celebrated as one of the top 10 remarkable marine species of 2024 by WoRMS, this fish boasts a fascinating lure with a unique non-light-bearing bait, underscoring the urgent need for ocean conservation and continued exploration.

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Oceanographers at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa unveiled a stunning new anglerfish species, Gigantactis paresca, during a 2021 research expedition. Celebrated as one of the top 10 remarkable marine species of 2024 by WoRMS, this fish boasts a fascinating lure with a unique non-light-bearing bait, underscoring the urgent need for ocean conservation and continued exploration.