@mbari_news: Oh, hey, Flatfish Friday 😉⁠ ⁠ The deep-sea sole (Microstomus bathybius) is a flatfish species typically found in the North Pacific from 500 to 950 meters (1,640 to 3,120 feet) deep. They can grow up to 47 centimeters (18.5 inches) long. Flatfishes spend most of their time lying on their sides, camouflaged against the muddy seafloor or buried in the sand.⁠ ⁠ Observing and documenting deep-sea biodiversity is increasingly critical. Overfishing, pollution, and climate change all threaten the deep ocean. We urgently need to establish a baseline in order to monitor ongoing human impacts on this environment. Unraveling the secrets of these smooth side swimmers—and other life in the deep—takes us one step closer to making this possible. #MBARI #DeepSea #DeepOcean #FlatfishFriday

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