Gutierrez called the brief interaction with the sunfish, also known as the Mola mola, a “once-in-a-lifetime moment." “Finding a sunfish in its natural habitat is a privilege that few can experience.

Ocean sunfish, or Mola molas, are the heaviest bony fishes on the planet and can weigh nearly 5,000 pounds. (Sharks and rays, which can be heavier, do not have bones and are not in this category).

Ocean sunfish, or Mola molas, are the largest bony fishes on the planet (this does not include sharks and rays, which are cartilaginous). They roam ocean currents while feeding on sea jellies and ...

Research Interests: The primary vision of the Molas lab seeks to understand the neuronal circuits and mechanisms controlling novelty responses and adaptive learning processes with repeated exposures, ...