The number of mysterious marine creatures washing and showing up on the surface has been increasing over the years, raising the attention of scientists and fishermen alike. Fascinated by these phenomena, scientists are thinking about creating labs underwater to expand their research on creatures of the depths.
A recent discovery on October 18 was described as a mythical-like creature, resembling a well-known eel that has existed since the 17th century. The moray eel consists of over 200 species, living in salt and freshwater. The creature was later identified as the corpse of a moray eel that washed up on the shores of Laguna Niguel, California.
In other findings, a group of kayakers in La Jolla, California discovered the corpse of an oarfish on August 15th. Although the kayakers were excited to find such a creature, it was not news that locals were too happy about hearing. The oarfish, otherwise known as the “Doomsday Fish,” was discovered in 1772 and is a fish that grows up to 30 feet long with a thin shiny silver body. Its name was given for every encounter made with this creature and is rumored to bring bad omens such as unexpected natural disasters, commonly earthquakes. This theory originated from Japan’s drastic 2011 earthquake. It is said that right before the disaster, twenty oarfish washed up on the shores of Japan. Coincidentally enough, two days after the Oarfish was found on the shores of Southern California, a 4.4 earthquake occurred in Los Angeles.
The goal is to improve human life and to better understand the ocean since only 5% has been officially discovered. There is still so much to explore and learn. Due to these mysterious appearances and the effects on life on land, scientists have developed plans, such as building labs underwater. The idea is still undergoing approval due to its costs and potential risks to marine life safety. This idea originated from experts at the United Kingdom’s DEEP Research Labs, which reach down to 656 feet under the sea. This would expand not only the research and discovery of new life but possibly even new materials we can use to further advance and evolve.
