On February 9, 2025, an unusual event attracted the attention of the inhabitants of Playa El Quemado, in Baja California Sur: a specimen of Remus fish He was spotted near the shore, arousing curiosity and some fears among those present. This creature, scientifically known as Regalecus glesneis the longest bone fish in the world and usually lives at great depths, between 200 and 1,000 meters. Precisely for this reason, its surface apparitions are rare and often surrounded by an aura of mystery. The video, widespread on social media, has already become viral.
Between popular beliefs and scientific explanations
In different cultures, Remo fish is linked to popular beliefs that see it as an omen of natural events, if not of the apocalypse. In Japan, for example, it is known as “Ryugu no tsukai”the “messenger of the Palazzo del Dio del Mare”, and it is said that his appearance can anticipate earthquakes or tsunami. This belief strengthened after the 2011 earthquake in Japan, when numerous specimens were found along the coasts in the previous months.
In Playa El Quemado, the news quickly made the tour of the community and social media, dividing opinions. “It’s not something you see every day,” commented a local fisherman. “There are those who say that you bring bad luck, but maybe it’s just a signal that the sea is changing”.
The causes of his apparition, of course, are much simpler: the health conditions of the animal, disorientation or change in ocean currents, often influenced by the climatic phenomena of El Niño and the Niña.
A rare encounter that feeds the charm of the sea
Regardless of the interpretations, the sighting reported attention to this fascinating creature of the abysses. Remo fish continues to be the subject of study and legends, remembering how many ocean still hides many mysteries.