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Rarely seen barreleye fish filmed in 4K for first time
- MBARI scientists filmed a barreleye fish during a recent expedition aboard the David Packard.
- This is MBARI's 11th observation of the barreleye fish, known for its transparent head.
- The fish was filmed in 4K, providing unprecedented detail of its appearance.
- The barreleye fish inhabits the ocean's twilight and midnight zones, at depths of 2,000 to 2,600 feet.
- The barreleye fish is a six-inch deep-sea denizen that is rarely seen due to its habitat.