science π Eyeless 'demon' fish found under NASA rocket land π
A fish known as Demogorgonichthys arcanus, nicknamed the demon cavefish, was recently discovered in an Alabama cave system. This rare species was found in the Bobcat Cave, located directly beneath the Redstone Arsenal, a NASA rocket development hub. The discovery happened after scientists observed it, which is the first sighting despite years of monitoring since the 1990s. Researchers noted the fish lacks eyes and pigment, living in deeper waters due to a genetic difference. This find emphasizes the need to protect unexplored subterranean ecosystems.