Deep-sea fish rely on colourful vision to survive darkest depths @qldbraininstitute

Deep-sea fish rely on colourful vision to survive darkest depths @qldbraininstitute

Uploaded May 2019 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

Queensland Brain Institute researchers have discovered some types of deep-sea fish may have highly sensitive colour vision that allows them to survive the darkest environments in the oceans.

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