Legendary doom fish returns to California, believed to signal disaster; here's what's in store

A long, ribbon-shaped oarfish which often gets associated with disaster has eventually washed up on the shores of California for the second time this year. According to NBC News, the nearly 10 foot long fish was discovered by PhD candidate Alison Laferriere from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in Encinitas situated in Southern California.

NBC News asserted that Oarfish are deep-sea creatures that typically inhabit depths of up to 3,300 feet and can grow as long as 20 feet. Their rarity and unusual appearance have led to myths about them being harbingers of natural disasters like for instance severe earthquakes.

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Historically, sightings of oarfish have preceded significant seismic events; for instance, in the year 2011, multiple oarfish appeared along Japan's coast before a devastating earthquake and tsunami, noted NBC News. In spite of their dangerous reputation, a 2019 study found no scientific evidence which linked oarfish to earthquakes.

Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography suggested that eventual changes in the ocean conditions might explain the recent increase in sightings. NBC News reported that the first oarfish of the year was spotted by kayakers in La Jolla Cove and measured 12 feet long.

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As scientists continue to study these enigmatic creatures, their appearances actually spark curiosity and intrigue about their behavior and ecological role.

FAQs:

Which fish recently washed up on the shores of California?
A long, ribbon-shaped oarfish which often gets associated with disaster has eventually washed up on the shores of California for the second time this year.

Who discovered the oarfish on the coast of California?
The nearly 10 foot long fish was discovered by PhD candidate Alison Laferriere from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in Encinitas situated in Southern California.