A Rice University study sheds light on the extraordinary evolution of anglerfish, a group of deep-sea dwellers whose bizarre adaptations have captivated scientists and the public alike. The research, ...

I’ve always been fascinated by marine animals. But it wasn’t until I was watching Finding Nemo that I learned about some of ...

Researchers have uncovered in anglerfish a specialized motor neuron population for the first dorsal fin used for 'fishing'. When the first dorsal fin evolved from a swimming and buoyancy aid to a ...

There are over 200 species of deep-sea anglerfish; some are long and thin, some are squat and round, some have fins that they use to "walk" along... Think anglerfish are weird? Wait until you hear how ...

Over 3,000 feet below the surface, off the coast of Greenland, a curious fish waits. Perched in pitch-black darkness, it dangles a bright blue orb atop its head. The tantalizing glow will slowly draw ...