Pacific barreleye fish shows off its highly sensitive, barrel-like eyes - topped by green, orblike lenses. The fish lives in the deep waters (2,000 feet or more) of the Pacific off California’s central coast. The 6-inch (15-centimeter) barreleye (Macropinna microstoma) had been known since 1939 –but only from mangled specimens dragged to the surface by nets. The transparent-headed fish spends much of its time motionless, eyes upward. The green lens atop each of the fish’s eyes filters out what little sunlight makes it down from the surface, allowing the fish to focus on the bioluminescence of small jellies or other prey passing overhead. Then the eyes rotate forward to follow the prey, allowing the fish to home in on its meal.
It's crazy how trauma makes you push people away when all you want is love.
The Right
Off the Southern coast of Western Australia
El poder de la cerveza 🍺
World Mental Health Day highlights the importance of breaking the stigmas surrounding mental health. Many face challenges in silence due to fear of judgment, but reaching out for help is a courageous act that opens pathways to healing. Struggling does not signify weakness; it reflects the human experience. Please, do not try to navigate this journey alone, reach out for support.
Here is a list of worldwide resources for mental health support.