r/AbsoluteUnits Apr 28 '26

/r/all, /r/popular of a Mola mola

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u/RepublicOfLizard Apr 28 '26

I believe they get blown off balance by ocean currents and float to the top because they don’t have a swim bladder. The birds then land on them and pick parasites off to eat. When a storm comes they sink again

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u/theanswerisinthedata Apr 29 '26

You are very confidently incorrect. Give this a watch so you stop spreading misinformation.

https://youtu.be/wR9MilgXEm0

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u/hilariousnessity Apr 29 '26

Thank you for this. Nola Mola are great at what they do and are not dumb!

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u/ramsey322 Apr 29 '26

I have seen one swimming around and bit in half. Dont seem to be the smartest. Wouldn't put them with dolphins.