Oceana 1d ago

Rare underwater footage of a faceless cusk eel! These fish get their name from their highly unusual appearance. They have no visible eyes – those dots on the side of its face are actually its nostrils. It has a relatively small mouth underneath its head that the fish can extend to catch food and then bring back inside its own body! NOAA scientists and partners spotted this shark during a deepwater exploration of the Marianas. The deep depths that this fish lives in are likely why it appears so unusual, since with so little light in the deep sea, being able to see isn’t much help to these fish. #deepsea #eel #marinelife