ichthyologist: Oceanic Sunfish (Mola mola) The oceanic sunfish is known to bask flat on the ocean surface. It has theorized that this behavior may be a method to ‘thermally recharge’ itself before diving to deeper depths. Seabirds have also been observed to land on the sunfish and pick parasites off its body whilst in this position.  Carlos Reis, Flickr View high resolution

ichthyologist:

Oceanic Sunfish (Mola mola)

The oceanic sunfish is known to bask flat on the ocean surface. It has theorized that this behavior may be a method to ‘thermally recharge’ itself before diving to deeper depths. Seabirds have also been observed to land on the sunfish and pick parasites off its body whilst in this position. 

Carlos Reis, Flickr

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