In a startling discovery that has left marine biologists both baffled and amused, scientists in the coastal town of Whimsical Bay, Oregon, have identified a new species of fish that can only swim in circles. The peculiar creature, dubbed the “Roundabout Wrasse,” has quickly become the talk of the scientific community and local fishing enthusiasts alike.
Dr. Penelope Fins, lead researcher at the Whimsical Bay Marine Institute, stumbled upon the fish during a routine survey of the area’s tidepools. “At first, we thought the poor thing was just dizzy,” Dr. Fins chuckled. “But after observing several specimens, we realized this was their natural behavior. It’s as if they’re perpetually stuck in a aquatic roundabout!”
The Roundabout Wrasse, measuring approximately 6 inches in length, possesses a unique skeletal structure that prevents it from swimming in a straight line. Local fisherman Bob Hooker expressed his frustration with the new species, stating, “I’ve been trying to catch one of these darn things for weeks, but by the time I get my line in the water, they’ve already circled back to where they started!” The discovery has prompted city officials to consider installing underwater traffic signs to prevent collisions between the Roundabout Wrasse and other marine life. Mayor Gill Fishman quipped, “We’re thinking of renaming our annual seafood festival to ‘The Merry-Go-Round Munch.’ It’s sure to be a swimmingly good time!”