One of the most distinctive features of the ocean sunfish is its behavior of basking near the water's surface, where it often floats on its side or back. This behavior is believed to help the fish regulate its body temperature and may also assist in parasite removal. #MolaMola #OceanSunfish #GiantFish #WeirdFish #MarineLife #UnderwaterWorld #OceanCreatures #DeepSea #FishFacts #MolaLove #MMonday #MolaObsession #MolaMadness #MolaMagic #MolaAppreciatio | Red Sea Diving

In a world full of Sunfish be THIS Sunfish *boop* 🌞🐟 #fullsend - Photo by Oceanside Whale Watching | Visit Oceanside

Ocean sunfish spotted looks like 'giant swimming head'

The mola mola, or ocean sunfish, stands as an astonishing wonder of the sea. This colossal fish features a round, flat body and can grow to a height of up to 10 feet (3 meters) from one fin tip to the other, usually with a body length that is less than its height. Its weight ranges from 247 to 1,000 kg (545 to 2,205 lbs), though it’s rare for it to reach an extraordinary weight of 5,000 pounds (2,268 kg). 🎥 : @davidochoapt | Club Ocean

📹 @seataceans: Ocean sunfish really do appear as if they’re visiting from outer space. 🪐 Without a large tail to propel them, sunfish rely on the side-to-side movements of their enlarged upper and lower fins. Here, you can see this one lining up a “lunge feed” on an unsuspecting vellela! The astronomical amount of sunfish offshore right now is something I’ve never experienced before; they truly number in the thousands and are doing their part to put a dent in the millions of Vellela vellela ou

Unforgettable dive at the Rozi wreck with a majestic sunfish, and Rachel Stanton – a once-in-a-lifetime encounter! | Dive Systems - Malta