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A scientist holds a Paraliparis Devriesi, an Antarctic species known to have compounds in its blood with antifreeze properties. Credit: National Science Foundation/Melanie Conner
A scientist observes an Antarctic Cod. This species is of interest because of "antifreeze" proteins found in its blood. Credit: National Science Foundation/Melanie Conner
An important member of the food chain in the Polar Sea, the Arctic Cod is often found under ice. Credit: NOAA/Arctic Research Office/Russian-American Long-term Census of the Arctic/B. Sheiko
It looks like a worm, but this fish, called the Banded Gunnel, cruises the shallow waters of the Arctic, waiting in the sand to eat small arthropods. Credit: NOAA/Arctic Research Office/Russian-American Long-term Census of the Arctic/Kitty Mecklenburg
This spiny fish, the Butterfly Sculpin, eats shrimp and other small crustaceans. Credit: NOAA/Arctic Research Office/Russian-American Long-term Census of the Arctic/Kitty Mecklenburg
The Festive Snailfish is identified by its interesting skin patterns. The skin of snailfish is typically gelatinous and slimy, rather than scaly. Credit: NOAA/Arctic Research Office/Russian-American Long-term Census of the Arctic/Kitty Mecklenburg