The anglerfish's ability to survive in extreme deep-sea conditions, including darkness and high pressure, has been interpreted as a symbol of perseverance and the potential for life to thrive even in the harshest environments. Sightings of anglerfish near the surface of the ocean are rare, causing some viewers to draw parallels between the anglerfish's near-surface appearance and the myth of Icarus, who flew too close to the sun, suggesting the fish's quest for light led to a tragic end.
 
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