Something Terrifying is Happening in the Ocean, with the Internet filled with conspiracy theories from ‘Godzilla’ to ‘Leviathan.’
The ocean has always been a realm of mystery, but in recent months, an unsettling trend has sparked widespread fear and speculation. Deep-sea creatures, rare beings that typically reside in the abyssal depths, are surfacing in unprecedented numbers.
First, an anglerfish, a creature so bizarre and terrifying it inspired a scene in Finding Nemo, was spotted near the surface off the coast of Tenerife. an oarfish, often called the “Doomsday Fish” due to its mythical connection to earthquakes, washed up on Playa Quemada beach in Lanzarote. Then, Most recently, a shimmering oarfish wriggled onto the shores of Baja California. These all are deep-sea creatures with zero sightings on the surface.
For centuries, folklore has linked these creatures to impending disasters, particularly earthquakes and tsunamis. But is there any truth to this fear? Or is something even more sinister unfolding beneath the waves?
The recent surfacing of a Black Seadevil anglerfish, a monster-like predator that lives thousands of feet below the ocean, has added to the mystery.
Known for its bioluminescent lure and terrifying teeth, the anglerfish resides in the bathypelagic or “Midnight Zone,” a part of the ocean that sunlight never reaches. Until now, only dead specimens or deep-sea submersibles had recorded this species. But in early February 2025, marine researchers in Tenerife filmed a live adult anglerfish swimming near the surface.
The sighting has left scientists both stunned and deeply concerned. While some believe the fish may have been sick or injured, others worry that rising ocean temperatures and declining oxygen levels are forcing deep-sea creatures into shallow waters in search of a livable habitat.
The oarfish, with its long, ribbon-like body and bright red fins, has long been considered an omen of disaster. In Japanese folklore, it is called Ryūgū no tsukai,, or “Messenger of the Sea God.” This legend gained credibility in 2011 when over 20 oarfish were spotted on Japanese beaches in the months leading up to the devastating Fukushima earthquake and tsunami.
Now, with sightings increasing across the globe, social media is once again in a frenzy. Comments on viral videos of the washed-up oarfish range from “Something bad is coming” to “They always appear before an earthquake.”
While scientists dismiss a direct connection between oarfish sightings and seismic activity, they acknowledge that deep-sea creatures appearing near the surface is often a “bad sign”, one that could indicate drastic changes in the ocean environment.
According to marine biologists, the surfacing of deep-sea creatures is likely linked to environmental shifts rather than supernatural warnings. Here are the leading scientific theories:
Regardless of the cause, one thing is clear: something is drastically changing in the ocean, and these creatures may be warning us before it’s too late.
On Reddit, a heated debate is unfolding over the meaning of these strange sightings.
One user compared it to seeing a wild bear wandering through a city: “It’s an animal in a place it shouldn’t be. That’s never a good sign.”
Another added: “Deep-sea creatures don’t come to the surface unless something is wrong. Whether it’s climate change or earthquakes, it’s a bad sign either way.”
Some, however, remain skeptical. “Maybe these creatures have always surfaced from time to time, but now we have more cameras to catch them,” one commenter suggested.
Yet, as deep-sea creatures continue appearing in places they don’t belong, the debate rages on. Is this a sign of an impending disaster, or is climate change forcing these ancient beings into unfamiliar and dangerous waters?
This remains a mystery! But one thing is certain, nature is trying to tell us something.
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