NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — Holy Mola mola! Marine biologists with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) spotted an ocean sunfish, also known as Mola mola, while working off the ...
The ocean sunfish, Mola mola, represents one of the most intriguing subjects in marine research due to its unique morphology, expansive geographic distribution, and complex behavioural ecology. Recent ...
A 6½-foot ocean sunfish washed ashore about a quarter-mile south of the Sunset Beach approach near Gearhart. Members of the genus Mola, these true bony fish — unlike sharks, which have only cartilage ...
Inspired by their round disc-like shape, ocean sunfish were given the nickname mola, which in Latin means “millstone”. In addition to their odd appearance and elusive behavior, ocean sunfish are known ...
Snorkeling and diving are popular activities in coastal areas, especially for folks on vacation. Seeing underwater isn't something most people can do every day, and you never know what kinds of unique ...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A large ocean sunfish, measuring over six feet long, recently washed ashore on the Oregon Coast, according to the Seaside Aquarium. The fish – also known as a Mola mola – ...
Footage has surfaced showing an estimated 1,000-pound ocean sunfish swimming off Tasmania, Australia, with a massive chunk missing from its tail section. Which begs the question, asked by the fishing ...