Ghost shark, spotted ratfish, rabbit fish – these are all names for what are formally known as chimaeras, mysterious denizens of the deep. With NSF support, a team led by the University of Florida is endeavoring to unlock the secrets of these elusive marine creatures. Researchers from UF and the Seattle Aquarium embarked on an expedition this summer, sending submersibles deep into Pacific Northwest waters. The goal? To search for the nesting grounds where ghost sharks lay their eggs. Ghost shark