"Record-breaking deep sea fish filmed off Japan's coast"

Scientists from the University of Western Australia and Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology have filmed the deepest fish ever recorded, a young snailfish, cruising at a depth of 8,336 meters just above the seabed in the northern Pacific Ocean. The team also physically caught two other specimens at 8,022 meters, setting another record for the deepest catch. The Pacific Ocean is particularly conducive to vibrant activity due to its warm southern current, which encourages sea creatures to go deeper, while its abundant marine life provides a good source of food for bottom feeders.