@mbari_news: These denizens of the deep have super senses 👃💫 Ghost sharks (Hydrolagus spp.) root around the seafloor searching for a meal. They maneuver back and forth with broad fins, sometimes hovering in place, and have an oily liver to boost their buoyancy, conserving their energy. Receptors in their heads detect the electrical signals of invertebrates buried in the mud, while a keen sense of smell helps them sniff out rotting carrion. Their tooth plates can nip pieces of dead fish or crush hard-bodied prey. And a sharp, venomous spine on their dorsal fins offers protection from large sharks and other predators that prowl these same waters. Ghost sharks live deep underwater, but our actions on land loom large for their future. Some species are caught as accidental bycatch in commercial fisheries, while others are at risk from seafloor mining. The deep sea is closer than you think. Our everyday choices can make a difference for ghost sharks and other denizens of the deep. Together, we can ensure these ancient animals continue to thrive for countless generations to come. Head over to our YouTube channel for the full video. #ocean #deepsea #DeepOcean #oceanlife #animalsofthedeep
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Thursday 28 May 2026 05:57:48 GMT
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Cicaida Zeitgeist :
Shoutout to chimeras, gotta be one of my fav deep sea fish
2026-05-29 04:26:33
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1neK :
shörk
2026-05-28 06:03:48
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Linuxmensch :
Flying through the sea
2026-05-28 14:37:59
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10tau - Panos K :
A shout out to our Chordata friends in the deep!
2026-05-28 06:07:47
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Jessebelle :
Gorgeous❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
2026-05-28 06:34:40
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Slydraco :
Chimra Ratfish shark
2026-05-28 07:22:58
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Dxsh#2 :
goooooooood
2026-05-28 23:28:57
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Sha belom tidur :
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2026-05-28 06:00:39
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Jacqueline Klentzin :
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2026-05-28 23:24:25
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2026-05-28 09:40:40
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