15 bizarre creatures from the bottom of the ocean that look like aliensNEWS | 08 October 2025A tiro of blobfish on display in 2022. : HUM Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
A tiro of blobfish on display in 2022. : HUM Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
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Ghosts, goblins, spiders, and wolves don't just show up in fairytales. Some deep-sea creatures are named after frightening or mythical creatures thanks to their eerie appearances.
However, strange snouts, enormous eyes, and sharp teeth all help these animals survive the cold, dark depths of the ocean. So much is unknown about the deep sea, and these unusual adaptations can teach scientists more about what life is like thousands of feet beneath the waves.
Scientists need remotely operated vehicles to capture images and video of some of these species. Watching them in their natural habitat offers insight into the behavior of fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans that don't often surface.
Here are 15 bizarre ocean dwellers that show just how mysterious much of our own planet still is.Author: Jenny Mcgrath. Zoƫ Ettinger. Enter Your Email. Source