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Published online 28 April 2004 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news040426-6

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Deep-sea fish croaks for love

Navy biologist detects first call from the abyss.

Sounds made by a deep-water fish have been encountered for the very first time. Although the identity of this voluble creature remains a mystery, scientists believe it uses its call to find mates in the dark ocean depths.

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