#Black Sea Devil

On January 26, a team of researchers in the Canary Islands saw something no one on Earth has documented before—a black seadevil anglerfish slowly weaving its way to the ocean’s surface. Known for their gaping jaws and bioluminescent lures, these fish typically reside between 650 and 6,500 feet deep, making this a remarkable event. Head to the link in bio to learn more about the black seadevil anglerfish—and why scientists think it came so close to the surface. Video by David Jara, Marine Wildlife Photographer (@jara.natura)

A deep-sea anglerfish, a type known as the Black seadevil recently made a rare appearance in light-filled blue waters off the coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Marine animal photographer David Jara Boguñá and Spanish NGO Condrik Tenerife said in their joint post that the “legendary fish” is a humpback anglerfish, which “to date, records have mostly consisted of larvae, dead adults, or specimens spotted by submarines during deep-sea scientific expeditions.” It’s unknown why the fish was in such shallow waters, researchers said, as black seadevils typically live in the deep sea, where light no longer penetrates the water. Female anglerfish are known for the “fishing pole” like objects on their heads, the tip of which lights up the darkness of the deep sea to attract prey. #anglerfish #deepsea #deepseacreatures #ocean #marinelife #oceananimals #blackseadevil #canaryislands

🌊😨 If These Images Scare You, You Might Have Thalassophobia! 😱 Ever felt uneasy looking at the deep, dark ocean? The thought of endless abyss, giant sea creatures lurking below, or sinking into the unknown might just send shivers down your spine… 🌪️🐙 Thalassophobia is the fear of deep water—and if these images trigger that unsettling feeling in your gut, you might have it! 💀 The ocean covers 70% of our planet, yet we’ve explored less than 5% of it. Who knows what’s REALLY down there? 👀 Would you dare to swim in these waters? 🌊 Or does just looking at these pictures make your heart race? 💙 Drop a “🫣” in the comments if you felt it! 🎥 Save this if you love deep-sea mysteries, and tag someone who would NEVER step foot in open water! 🚢🔥 #Thalassophobia #OceanStorm #StormySeas #PowerOfNature #RoughSeas #WildOcean #OceanLife #SeaAdventure #NaturePhotography #ExtremeWeather #OceanVibes #StormChaser #MarineLife #OceanLovers #Seafarers #WavesCrashing #OceanWaves #OceanView #SailingLife #NatureAtItsBest #OceanPower #DeepSea #NatureLovers #WeatherNature #StormyWeather #SeaLife #OceanMagic #OceanJourney

¡¡Podría tratarse del primer avistamiento registrado en el mundo de un diablo negro o rape abisal adulto (Melanocetus johnsonii) vivo, a plena luz del día y en la superficie!!😱 Un pez legendario que pocas personas habrán tenido el privilegio de observar con vida. Al parecer, los registros existentes hasta la fecha corresponden a larvas, ejemplares adultos muertos o grabados con submarinos. Emergiendo de las profundidades abisales en natación vertical, frente a tan solo 2 km de la costa de Tenerife y durante una de nuestras campañas de investigación de tiburones pelágicos, @laiavlr detectó este ser en superficie. Acto seguido, @vidamarina.tenerife , @sabu726 , y @jara.natura registraron imágenes espectaculares e inusuales del animal. Se trata de un verdadero depredador de las profundidades, que habita en el fondo marino entre los 200 y los 2000m de profundidad y que utiliza su apéndice dorsal repleto de bacterias simbióticas bioluminiscentes a modo de cebo para atraer a sus presas, de la misma forma que en la popular película de "Buscando a Nemo". El motivo de su presencia en aguas tan superficiales es incierto. Puede que por enfermedad, una corriente ascendente, huyendo de un depredador, etc. Su género "Melanocetus" significa literalmente "monstruo marino negro", un nombre que no sorprende con estas imágenes. Ampliamente distribuido, habita los mares tropicales y subtropicales de todo el mundo, siendo citado por primera vez en las costas de Madeira. Este sorprendente hallazgo no dejó a la tripulación indiferente y será recordado para siempre. #pecesabisales #anglerfish #abisal #Melanocetus #islascanarias #natgeowildlife #earthcapture #tenerife #nationalgeographicespaña #faunamarina #buscandoanemo #findingnemo #faunaespañola #eltempstv3 #divetogether #Divessi #TuFotoNatGeo #inthemoment

A once-in-a-lifetime discovery! 😯 This incredible footage of a live adult black seadevil (Melanocetus johnsoni) was captured just 2 km off the coast of Tenerife. This legendary predator, typically found at depths of 200–2000 meters, was detected swimming at the surface in broad daylight—something rarely seen by human eyes. A true marvel of the ocean, the black seadevil uses bioluminescent bait to lure its prey, much like in Finding Nemo—but seeing it in real life? Absolutely jaw-dropping! 😮 This remarkable sighting reminds us how much there is to explore beneath the waves! 💙 🎥 @jara.natura @condrik_tenerife #Anglerfish #PADI #UnderwaterExploration #MarineLife #BlackSeadevil #OceanDiscovery #ScubaDiving #OceanConservation

In November 2014, MBARI recorded what we believe was the first ever video footage of the black seadevil alive and at depth.  Deep-sea anglerfishes are elusive animals that are rarely observed in their natural habitat. This little angler, about 9 centimeters (3.5 inches) long, is named Melanocetus johnsonii. MBARI’s ROV Doc Ricketts observed this anglerfish at 600 meters (1,969 feet) in the deep dark waters of the Monterey Canyon.  Anglerfishes have evolved a remarkable way to catch prey—a fishing pole with a luminous lure at the tip. Instead of expending energy to chase food, a hungry anglerfish merely sets out its bioluminescent bait and waits. The glowing tip entices small fishes and crustaceans to come closer, then the anglerfish’s massive mouth and sharp teeth snap shut for a meal. Learn more from MBARI’s Animals of the Deep gallery at the link in our bio.

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🌊🐟 Surpreendente! O "diabo negro" do mar é bem menor do que parece! 😱 Você já viu esse peixe assustador? Apesar da aparência de uma criatura gigantesca, o diabo negro é, na verdade, bem pequeno! Ele habita as profundezas do oceano, mas recentemente apareceu nas Ilhas Canárias. Incrível, né? Você imaginava que ele fosse tão pequeno? 👀👇 #Peixe #IlhasCanarias #Mundo #Notícias #Atualidades #Mar #Oceano #GeografiaGeral #Geografia #curiosidade #mundo #geography

🌊 5 Creepy Creatures Lurking in the Deep Ocean 🌊 🐟 Oarfish – the giant “sea serpent” of legend 🪼 Crown Jellyfish – glowing ghost of the midwater 🦈 Pacific Sleeper Shark – massive scavenger in the dark 🔭 Telescope Fish – tubular eyes built for total darkness 🐠 Tripod Fish – stands on stilts waiting for prey The deep sea is dark, cold… and full of strange life we’re only just discovering. 🌌🪸 Fascinating creatures thrive where sunlight never reaches. #DeepSea #OceanLife #MarineCreatures #SeaMonsters #OceanExploration #Wildlife

A rare black seadevil anglerfish, usually found between 650 and 6,500 feet deep, was spotted swimming near the surface off the Canary Islands. The sighting, possibly the first of its kind, was made by Spanish NGO Condrik Tenerife and marine life photographer David Jara Boguna. The female fish, known for its bioluminescent lure and sharp teeth, was likely sick or escaping a predator. Despite being observed for hours, it died shortly after being filmed. Experts consider this a significant discovery, as most previous records involved larvae, dead specimens, or deep-sea submarine sightings. #BlackSeadevil #Anglerfish #DeepSeaFish #MarineLife #RareDiscovery #OceanMysteries #WildlifePhotography #DeepSeaCreatures #Bioluminescence #SeaExploration

Increíble… Dragón saliendo del mar 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱#reel #saturday #increíble #delocos

😨 INCRÍVEL 😲 Peixe "diabo negro" é visto pela primeira vez durante o dia Pesquisadores da ONG espanhola Condrik Tenerife, especializada na conservação de tubarões e raias nas Ilhas Canárias, fizeram um registro histórico: o avistamento de um curioso peixe "diabo negro" (Melanocetus johnsonii) pela primeira vez à luz do dia. Segundo a ONG, o peixe abissal, conhecido por habitar as profundezas do oceano, foi visto a apenas dois quilômetros da costa de Tenerife, um evento extremamente raro, já que sua espécie normalmente vive a profundidades que variam entre 200 e 2 mil metros. O avistamento ocorreu em 26 de janeiro, enquanto a expedição retornava ao porto após uma jornada de pesquisas sobre tubarões. O vídeo foi registrado pelo fotógrafo de fauna marinha David Jara em parceria com os biólogos marinhos Laia Valor, Marc Martín e Antonio Sabuco. Ao jornal espanhol "El Mundo", Laia Valor descreveu o momento como surpreendente. "Vimos algo estranho na água, parecia um objeto negro. Quando nos aproximamos, percebemos que era o diabo negro", afirmou. Ainda de acordo com a ONG, esse pode ser o primeiro avistamento registrado no mundo de um diabo negro adulto, vivo, à luz do dia e na superfície, algo nunca antes documentado dessa forma. Até o momento, os registros dessa espécie haviam sido limitados a larvas, exemplares adultos mortos ou imagens capturadas com submarinos. O motivo para a presença do peixe tão próxima da superfície ainda é incerto, mas o Melanocetus johnsonii avistado estava debilitado, o que pode ter explicado sua aproximação. Fonte: G1