Why do animals in the deep ocean look so terrifying compared to their shallow-water cousins? From fang-toothed predators and ...

The pelican eel, also known as a gulper eel, measures about 3.3 feet (1 m) long and has deep black skin that absorbs nearly all light, making it practically invisible in the dark depths of the ocean.

The slender "gulper eel" can unhinge its jaw and expand its throat, enabling it to eat squid-sized prey in a single gulp. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

But there is some confusion about what exactly a gulper eel is, according to Llopiz. He said, "When most people, and even fish scientists, hear "gulper eel," they are probably thinking of what is ...

Remotely operated vehicle on a research dive captures close-up video of a beady-eyed gulper eel with a parasitic copepod permanently attached to its body. When you purchase through links on our ...

While surfacing from their last dive, they spotted an unexpected animal: a gulper eel, the institute said June 20 on Twitter. Gulper eels, also known as pelican eels, are known for their “large ...

It’s the scientists watching alongside us. Footage released late last week is a perfect example of this, as a team of researchers from the Nautilus Expedition lose their marbles over an inflated ...

Did you know gulper eels can't see very well with their small eyes? Find out more with Captain Barnacles and crew.