5 Marine Creatures That Produce Their Own Electricity

Deep sea is a fascinating world. Did you know that a staggering 76% of all oceanic marine animals are capable of bioluminescence, which means that they can produce their own light through chemical reactions inside their body?

Perhaps the most famous bioluminescent predator is the deep-sea anglerfish. It uses its light to attract prey and for finding a mate.

A vampire squid can invert its body and raise its arms to attack with a row of spikes. It also ejects a sticky bioluminescent mucus which can startle, disorient, and confuse predators.

They have red flashlights to see in the dark.

Lanternfish have adapted an ingenious ability to camouflage themselves using light. They emit a faint glow which allows them to blend in with any remaining light that filters down from the surface.