The Tripod Fish 🐟 📹 @schmidtocean: This video clip shows - in detail - how the tripod fish is practically eyeless (there is no natural light at this depth). Its long, bony fins are thought to be strengthened by fluids pumped into them when the fish is ‘standing’ to be more rigid. These fins can also feel the vibrations made by approaching creatures in the muddy sediment. When the tripod fish is swimming, the long fins float softly (and a little awkwardly) beneath it, as seen here during an #Oc

The Unluckiest Fish Alive Born 15,000 feet below the ocean… Where pressure crushes humans in seconds. No light. No escape. No chase. This is the Tripod Fish — standing still in darkness, waiting for life to pass by. Is this the most unfortunate life on Earth? 🌊 Comment your thoughts 👇 #deepsea #creature #trendingreels #didyouknow #nature | Sciencevice