Giant Sunfish Rise From the Deep to Bask in the Sun in Blue Planet III Footage

Giant Sunfish Rise From the Deep to Bask in the Sun in Blue Planet III Footage

Blue Planet III footage shows giant sunfish rising from waters around 200 meters deep to bask at the surface. These fish can carry over 40 parasites, so they visit crescent fish cleaning stations for care. After cleaning, they warm their muscles in the sun before returning to cold depths, a behavior that gave the species its name.
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They usually hunt at a depth of 200 meters. These waters are more than just a feast. Crescent Pisces provide special services Sunfish can harbor over 40 types of parasites. And for the moonfish, it's a place to get care. After cleaning, it's time to bask in the sun, which is what gave the species its name "sunfish." The heat warms the muscles so they can hunt in the cold depths again.

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