Michelle York+FollowMonterey Bay diver stumbles on rare deep-sea kingA king-of-the-salmon—usually found nearly 3,000 feet deep—was spotted just 15 feet below the surface in Monterey Bay! Local diver Ted Judah couldn’t believe his luck, describing the silvery, ribbon-like fish as a surreal sight gliding near McAbee Beach. Even marine biologists were surprised, with experts confirming it’s only the second sighting this year. The fish’s name comes from Indigenous lore, believed to guide salmon back to their spawning grounds. Encounters like this make you wonder what other deep-sea mysteries might be lurking just out of sight. Anyone else ever had a wild ocean encounter? #Science #MontereyBay #OceanMysteries10Share
