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Harbinger of earthquakes: Rare giant oarfish spotted near Taiwan's coast, sparks concerns of seismic activity

Economic Times
Sun, 16 Jul 2023 12:05 UTC

The mesmerizing oarfish, recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest fish with a bony skeleton, has made headlines as a group of divers encountered this unique creature near the east coast of Taiwan.

Known in Japanese mythology as a harbinger of earthquakes, the appearance of this rare fish with bite marks on its body has sparked concerns of potential seismic activity in Taiwan.

The captivating video, which swiftly went viral, was initially shared on the Instagram page "Wealth." It showcases a group of divers encircling the radiant silver fish in the picturesque Ruifang region of Taipei County.

In the footage, one of the divers reaches out to touch the fish, only to witness it swiftly dart away. The oarfish measured approximately 6.5 feet in length, making it smaller than the record-breaking maximum of 36 feet, yet still an impressive specimen.

The Guinness Book of World Records acknowledges the oarfish as the longest recorded fish in existence. However, the divers harbor concerns about its presence near Taiwan's coast. In Japanese folklore, the oarfish is believed to be an omen of imminent earthquakes. Moreover, these creatures typically inhabit depths ranging from 656 to 3200 feet below the ocean's surface.

The link between oarfish sightings and seismic events gained traction following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Fukushima in 2011. The uncharacteristic appearance of these deep-sea dwellers in shallow coastal waters further fuels intrigue. Normally, they remain hidden from sight due to their preference for the enigmatic depths of the ocean.

Scientists and experts are now grappling with the unusual behavior of the oarfish, striving to uncover the underlying reasons for their migration toward shallower waters. The correlation between these majestic creatures and seismic events continues to captivate the imagination, prompting further research and exploration.

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Winternights3 · 2023-07-18T14:46:39Z

They have EVER right to be concerned, I've been monitoring the activities in the Yellow Sea, Korea Straights and surrounding seas and I can report that unusual activities are taking place.

13 bouys so widely spread apart cannot all be faulty, for their reporting sudden drops in surface water heights that have no correlation to tidal movements or times of day.

Also, its takes a LOT of heat and energy to suddenly warm an ocean/Sea, yet anomalous activity is happening and the trend is that the seas are suddenly warming.

So said fish are NOT moving from their home territory for no reason, something odd is a foot.

PS. So coincidences with the strange disappearance of earthquakes too.

Wayne G. · 2023-07-18T17:05:56Z

Winternights3 This is very interesting. If you don’t mind my asking, how long have you been monitoring these bouys and how are doing so? This fascinates me.

The temperature rising certainly would point to something seriously amiss and hadn’t thought about it, but there has been a strange lack of earthquakes for a bit. Thanks for the update, need yet, another thing to figure out!! LOL.

Winternights3 · 2023-07-18T17:30:08Z

Wayne G. Anyone can log in to any bouy World wide ( those that are still reporting data that is )

When the Earthquakes started in Asia one looks for supportive evidence, bouys are a good source of iinformation.i have learnt from experience that opening ones gob can lead to such information being used to terminate one's source of information?

I'm an Earthwatcher, so anomalous activities stand out to me, I will follow a trend and try understand why its happening.

My observations do not suggest that the World's coming to an end but do promote a genuine need to know what and why my observations are happening.

ReRan · 2023-07-19T02:08:35Z

Winternights3 Thanks again.

Wayne G. · 2023-07-18T18:14:56Z

Thanks for the info. I too am an earth watcher, partially because of kayaking, bike riding but mainly because I grew up in woods, in the middle of nowhere. I will check into the bouy situation.

Have a few apps I use with yak, since I tend toward open waters and back bays. Have one that predicted a dozen or so paths for Hurricane Ian last September. Live in Florida and one such spaghetti path showed a path over my house, which was the course it actually took. The house survived the hurricane but not the floods that sank my entire neighborhood. The one time a ‘cane caught me off guard. Literally had to paddle out.

Mother Nature seems to be on a bit of a revenge tour, so have been more acutely aware. The sea creatures are seemingly up in arms. Love water and tend towards being near. Have no fear but when nature rears up, attention should be paid. Again, thanks, sure we’ll converse more.

Winternights3 ·

Wayne G.

· 2023-07-18T23:54:35Z

Agent Mulder · 2023-07-18T23:39:20Z

Same thing was recently reported in south america ( ecuador an peru) , where they too see the arrival of this deep sea creature to be an harbinger of earthquakes

Wayne G. · 2023-07-19T18:09:59Z

Sure many will ignore these sightings as “old wives’ tales” but have learned they more often are not, than are. Have been taught a bountiful of these “tales” that have panned out being more correct than otherwise. Nature is to be respected, not messed with.

The attacks on vessels by Orcas in Gibraltar and now Portugal, the dolphin attacks in Japan are issues that need to be understood, and addressed. The Orca attacks are most misunderstood. They are not attacking small craft or fishing boats. They are after those loaded with radar, sonar, WiFi and Bluetooth devices. Sources of EMF radiation.

Keep the watch alive.

ReRan · 2023-07-19T23:48:13Z

Wayne G. My personal opinion is that, yes, EMF and other man made waves are affecting all life. Not in a positive way.

Wayne G. · 2023-07-20T15:24:37Z

ReRan I more than share your opinion, rather, know it to be absolutely true. The world changed with the electrification of it in 1889. From there came the uses of the invisible “colors” of the rainbow, those we have no organs with which to see. With each successive “technology” we’ve become more “successful” but seriously less healthy as peoples, animals, flora or anything living.

Nature will take only so much—the old, “hell hath no fury as a….” comes to mind.

ReRan · 2023-07-20T23:15:37Z

Wayne G. More stuff, less health. Stuff does not equal success. (Not meant to be personal.) And you are correct - nature will only take so much. At what point, I wonder, will humanity realise one step too many has been taken, and collapse is imminent in the natural world. Personally, I wish people would simply get together, laugh and sing and tell stories, without 'stuff' getting in the way.

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