6/30/2004: Ugly new fish

Nothing new under the sun - but Brazilian scientists found this new and not-very-good-looking thing under the sea.

The fish, which is a kind of chimaera, or ratfish, is about 12 inches to 16 inches (30cm to 40cm) long, has large, wing-like fins, a whip-like tail and exposed nerves along its body that help it navigate in the deep, dark waters where it lives.

I believe I can fly... lallallalala

Looks like a ugly frog in mid leap w/ two triangle ham pieces.
Mmm.. Bullitt hungry..

... and tastes like chicken.

It's a deep sea creature, it wasn't expecting someone to come down there with a camera. It never had a chance to freshen up and put its face on.

Oh, I dunno. Do we want to try it with lemon juice on the grill, or do the whole thing with sticky rice and seaweed and the weird spicy stuff?

Look for this new fellow to show up as a bad guy in NEMO II :rolleyes:

I'm sure there are other unknown species down there. I think it's marvelous to see these previously unknown ones.
With so many species of animals and plants going extinct every year, it's refreshing to see something new popping up.

Well, this isn't a new discovery but it certainly is one ugly fish

One of the ugliest:

I guess the real issue is what constitutes "ugly", as most of these sea creatures have evolved over time to live in extreme depths of the ocean where no light can even reach. Many seem to have evolved with big eyes and disproportionate mouths full of sharp teeth to increase their feeding potential. Some have evolved with appendages that act as lures for other fish or sea creatures such as the Angler Fish.

I'd like to think while they may seem unsightly or a bit unnerving, they are in fact beautiful just by the fact of their unique adaptation to their surroundings.

Originally posted by Happy Monkey
One of the ugliest:

Hey, I also think it's one of the coolest.

Vile.

Originally posted by chrisinhouston
I guess the real issue is what constitutes "ugly", as most of these sea creatures have evolved over time to live in extreme depths of the ocean where no light can even reach. Many seem to have evolved with big eyes and disproportionate mouths full of sharp teeth to increase their feeding potential. Some have evolved with appendages that act as lures for other fish or sea creatures such as the Angler Fish.

I'd like to think while they may seem unsightly or a bit unnerving, they are in fact beautiful just by the fact of their unique adaptation to their surroundings.

{dogma}
Of course, we all should know that each and every creature was specifically designed by Jehovah God in exactly the way they needed to be designed in order to be successful in the environment which He chose for them. Then, He gave Man (note that I did not say "Woman", which is, of course, merely a less important and subservient part of Man) dominion over all of the beasts of the Earth.

I can prove all of this. It is in the Bible, which is, of course, the revealed and literal word of God, and which is factual down to the last semicolon.

Glad we all got that straight! Now, we can discuss the godless so-called "theories" of atheist scientists which are being shoved down the throats of our impressionable youth in an objective and honest manner, secure in the knowledge that we are living in accordance with the Divine Word and Revealed Truth.
{/dogma}

Damn you, Els.
You beat me to it AND did it better than I could.:beer:

Esplode you Jehova's Witness? Noticed the "Jehova God" part lol. Not to hijack the thread or anything, but what is the difference between Jehova's and good ol fashion Presbyterians like me.
Feel free to PM so we don't take away from the majesty that is this fish.

Not hardy, Bullitt. Try pagan. :)

Originally posted by Bullitt
Esplode you Jehova's Witness? Noticed the "Jehova God" part lol. Not to hijack the thread or anything, but what is the difference between Jehova's and good ol fashion Presbyterians like me.
Feel free to PM so we don't take away from the majesty that is this fish.

Jehova is one pronunciation of one descriptive word for the Christian God. Jehovah's witnesses just have a unique way of worshipping the same guy. For example, they believe that only 144000 people will enter heaven, and yet they spend their lives trying to convert more. :)

They are supposed to have come up with some workaround on the 144K elect going to heaven thing ...

they are using the hot-bunk method. :D

Originally posted by Happy Monkey
For example, they believe that only 144000 people will enter heaven, and yet they spend their lives trying to convert more. :)

That's because although only 144k will be in heaven with God, the rest of the saved will be living large, right here on Earth with Jesus, Second string is better than being sent to the showers.:)

But now, Jesus and God and the Holy Spirit are one in the same, and when Heaven and Earth reunite sometime way in the future, what will be the difference then between the 144k and rest of us?

*Edit: I'm a lazy ass so i didn't feel like gettin the good ol Bible and quotin stuff. Forgive my sloth.

But now, Jesus and God and the Holy Spirit are one in the same

Nu uh. Does, "Jesus sits on the right hand of God", sound familiar? How about "Holy Trinity"? Not Holy Oneity. At least that's what the JWs were quacking the two years I spent with them, thirty years ago.;)

Well... It is called the Holy Trinity because there are 3 parts. But its really kinda like an egg. You got the shell, the yolk, and the clear stuff. Together its called egg. Seperate parts are still called egg yet they are sepereate and can do seperate things. ( the parts of the Trinity, not the egg lol)

Its also comperable to Christ. He was all God and all man at the same time. Beats the hell outta me how but he was :P.

FYI, I am speaking from a Presbyterian point of veiw so not all of what I say or you say is going to apply to both religions.

I hear you, Bullitt. I was raised in small town without enough protestants to have a bunch of churches, so they had a federated church. All the denominations threw their crap into the pot and came up with a combination of traditions, hymns, etc.
I was trying to explain the JW position on the 144K, as explained to me back in the day. Of course they were also saying it would happen before now.
:worried:

I didn't realize the JW's had established a timetable for the end of the world/rapture/coming of the Kingdom, etc.

The Seventh Day Adventists, on the other hand did schedule it.

Twice.

And it didn't happen. Both times.

The folks that still belong are the ones that that remained in what had been an end of the world cult after the world didn't end.

wolf wrote:

I didn't realize the JW's had established a timetable for the end of the world/rapture/coming of the Kingdom, etc.

Since it hasn't, I guess they haven't,........ successfully. :haha:

Ya know, I don't see any Christians thrashing on Paganism or atheism around here. I've seen a fair number of Pagans and atheists thrashing on Christianity. What's up with that?

Normal for here, Dar.

That's because Christians a peace loving people that never attack anyone. :headshake

Dar didn't say that. And you know it. Go to my New Orleans page and be happy, Bruce!

Yes M'am. :Flush:

Snapped this at the Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans.

Hey, where did you get that? That's the picture I took of the empty tank. You can see my reflection in the glass. :alien: