The ocean is full of beauty and mystery but beneath the surface there are creatures that swim and are very friendly. While many fish are harmless, some possess deadly weapons like venom, razor-sharp ...
To say spotted ratfish are unusual is an understatement. Related to sharks, they abound in the inky dark depths of the Puget Sound. Armed with a venomous fin, they swim gracefully along the sea floor ...
A juvenile spotted ratfish. These deep-sea fish are named for their long, rat-like tails. Gareth J. Fraser, University of Florida Deep in the ocean, you can find a strange fish with teeth not just in ...