Explaining The Ocean on Instagram: "The bumpy snailfish (Careproctus trachysoma) lives in the dark, cold waters of the North Pacific at depths of up to 1,500 meters. Unlike most fish, it doesn’t have scales or a swim bladder—instead, its soft, gelatinous body helps it survive under extreme deep-sea pressure. Via // @sunygeneseo MBARI Its name comes from the small tubercles (bumpy nodules) on its skin, making it stand out among the 400+ species of snailfish. Though only about 10–20 cm long, it pl