A giant, ‘sunbathing’ fish that washed ashore in Oregon turned out to be an unexpected oddity
The name “mola” comes from Latin and means “milestone,” which refers to the fish’s flat and circular body. The fish are known for floating along the ocean’s surface — what some scientists lightheartedly refer to as “sunbathing.” But Nyegaard said the activity serves an important purpose: catching jellyfish and other gelatinous creatures for prey. Sunfish … Read more