Often described as sea serpents in history, oarfish can grow to lengths of 30 feet and are the longest bony fish in the world.
A deceased rare short-crested oarfish is seen in this August 2024 photo at NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center. The rare fish had washed to ocean surface in La Jolla Cove on Aug. 10.
The fish was transported to the NOAA Fisheries' Southwest Fisheries Science Center in La Jolla. On Friday, a team of scientists from UCSD, Cal State Fullerton, and NOAA were able to examine the short-crested oarfish, performing a necropsy, or animal autopsy, to learn more about the organism.
Scientists do not know why the fish — which looked to be in good condition — washed up where it did, though it is generally thought to have to do with injury, illness and disorientation. Frable said that La Jolla Shores is situated next to two underwater canyons that funnel deep water close to shore.
Additionally, researchers will analyze organs, tissues and body fluids for potential presence of contaminants such as microplastics and DDT and compare its digestive system with the other species of oarfish.
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