Rare Oarfish Washes Ashore in La Jolla Cove, Discovery Sparks Interest and Scientific Inquiry

A mysterious, rare, and extraordinary marine creature of the deep has made a surprising appearance on Southern California shores. A rare oarfish was discovered by a group of kayakers and snorkelers in La Jolla Cove over the weekend. The massive, silvery fish was transported to shore on a paddleboard and subsequently turned over to scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography for further examination.

Oarfish, often shrouded in myth and legend as "sea serpents," are rarely seen alive due to their deep-sea habitat. Typically residing at depths between 650 and. . .