Name: Swim with the giant sunfish
Uploaded: 2007-05-21T15:59:00Z
Duration: 16 min 28 s
Description: Marine biologist Tierney Thys asks us to step into the water to visit the world of the Mola mola, or giant ocean sunfish. Basking, eating jellyfish and getting massages, this behemoth offers clues to life in the open sea.

Marine biologist Tierney Thys asks us to step into the water to visit the world of the Mola mola, or giant ocean sunfish. Basking, eating jellyfish and getting massages, this behemoth offers clues to life in the open sea.

Tierney Thys: Swim with the giant sunfish

Swim with the giant sunfish

Giant ocean sunfish, or Mola mola, defy typical fish norms with their bizarre shape and diet, showcasing nature's adaptability.

Tagging ocean sunfish reveals their industrious nature, diving up to 40 times a day to forage, challenging perceptions of laziness.

Sunfish, characterized by their unique relationship with parasites and cleaners, emphasize the interconnectedness of ocean life.