4.3K views · 48 reactions | "It's the closest I've ever had to an Avatar moment," says National Geographic Explorer David Gruber of the Flashlight Fish – and the submarine lightshow he filmed off the coast of the Solomon Islands. | National Geographic UK | Facebook

335K views · 6.3K reactions | “Built-in flashlights?  Meet the flashlight fish—turning the dark ocean into a starry sky! ✨ #FishFacts #OceanGlow #Fyp #FlashlightFish #FishFunFacts | GuppyKoi | Facebook

Flashlight fish are a unique species found in the deep ocean waters of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. They have bioluminescent organs located under their eyes that they use to communicate and find prey. The light helps them to avoid predators and attract mates. Flashlight fish are a fascinating and important part of the deep sea ecosystem, and their unique adaptation to the dark ocean environment makes them a must-see attraction at The Dallas World Aquarium. Learn more: https://bit.ly/DWAFlash

270 reactions · 50 shares | Look closely—luminous bacteria (in organs just under the eyes) = the manic magic of a flashlight fish feeding frenzy. /  biologist Sparks P. | California Academy of Sciences | Facebook

1.5K views · 15 reactions | The aquarium at the boardwalk in Branson has flashlight fish in their collection #aquarium #branson #fish | In The Loop | Facebook