Sideways and Backwards: Unpacking the Searobin's Groundbreaking Ambulation The ocean floor is a realm of mystery, where creatures have evolved to thrive in conditions that would be hostile to most other life forms on Earth.
Among these enigmatic beings, one species has recently been found to possess an astonishing ability – walking sideways and backwards with ease.
Meet the searobin (Scalicus engyceros), a deep sea fish that is redefining our understanding of aquatic locomotion.