However, just because people discover new species, it doesn't necessarily mean it's a good thing. Scientists researching new ocean life are always finding new creepy creatures to stalk our dreams. Unfortunately, you don't have to dream about these horrifying finds; these nightmares actually live in our oceans.
Mimic Octopus
The mimic octopus is a fascinating sea
creature with the ability to accurately mimc more threatening sea
dwellers, such as sea snakes and jellyfish.
Golden Copepod
This tiny crustacean was recently found along
the Atlantic abyss. Not a lot of information has been discovered about
this creature, but scientists have been studying it ever since.
Firefly Squid
This squid has organs that glow, which
attract smaller fish ripe for feeding, which makes it an alluring and
interesting predator.
Ghost Shrimp
The ghost shrimp was recently discovered in
the deep depths of the ocean using television assistance technology. it
is one of only two thalassinidean crustaceans found in the world, which
makes it quite a rarity to find.
Red-lipped Batfish
From appearance to physically ability, they
are far from ordinary. Batfish are not good swimmers; they are bottom
dwellers who "walk" across the ocean floor instead of swimming. They
have altered pectoral fins that enable them to "walk". On the top of the
batfish's head there is a special body part that extends outward called
an illicium. They use this illicium as a way to lure prey near them.
Christmas Tree Worms
These recently discovered worms are a popular sight for aquatic photographers because of their unique colors and body shape.
Yeti Crab
This hairy crab is so unusual that a whole
new family of animal had to be created to classify it. Its official name
is Kiwa hirsuta, and even after a year of study scientists say there's
still much about it they don't understand about the crab.
Barreleye
These fish are named for their barrel-shaped,
tubular eyes, which are generally directed upwards to detect the
silhouettes of available prey, which makes them more than capable
predators.
Blind Lobster
This blind lobster has long, bizarre claws
and belongs to the rare genus, Thaumastochelopsis, a group previously
represented by only four specimens. Good luck finding one of these on
your next trip to the ocean.
Sarcastic Fringehead
The sarcastic fringehead is a small but
ferocious fish that has a large mouth and aggressive territorial
behavior. When two fringeheads have a territorial battle, they wrestle
by pressing their distended mouths against each other, as if they were
kissing. This allows them to determine which is the larger fish, and the
smaller relinquishes the territory.
Giant Oarfish
The giant oarfish is the world's longest bony
fish. Its shape is ribbon-like, narrow laterally, with a dorsal fin
along its entire length, stubby pectoral fins, and long, oar-shaped
pelvic fins, from which its name is derived.
Neocyema
Found in the depths between 2,000 and 2,500
meters, this strange, elongated orange animal has been identified as a
neocyema, one of only five specimens ever caught.
Pink See-through Fantasia
This amazing creature was discovered by a
team of scientists and underwater photographers. They were from the
National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration. The experts were
working in conjunction with others on a research expedition. Virtually
no data is available on this creature to date, but scientists have been
investigating the matter ever since its discovery.
Peacock Mantis Shrimp
These dangerous predators are highly coveted
in the sea-trade market. They are valuable because of their colorful
bodies and rarity, but some consider them to be not worth the trouble of
capture. They've been known to devour other inhabitants in a tank,
break the glass of an aquarium to escape, and burrow in live rock.
Dumbo Octopi
The Census of Marine Life has cataloged at
least nine species of rare, primitive, gelatinous "Dumbo" octopods
living in the ocean depths. Dumbos hover through the darkness by
flapping their giant elephant-like fins.
Leafy Seadragon
While not large, the leafy seadragon is
slightly larger than most seahorses, growing to about 8–10 in. They feed
on plankton and small crustaceans. The leafy protrusions on its body
are used only for camouflage and not propulsion.
You won't see me in the ocean this season. I'm taking up residence in a nice pool, where you can clearly see the bottom. That way I'll quickly know whether or not there are any creepy crawlies in there with me.
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