Lanternfish Sticks

Make your own deep sea glow-in-the-dark lanternfish. Then have a fishstick party! Have you ever heard of a glow-in-the-dark fish? There are many kinds of lanternfish

. Each kind of lanternfish glows with a special pattern of body lights. These lights, called photophores

, help lanternfish survive in the darkness of the deep sea!

The pattern of photophores along the side of its body help the lanternfish find members of its own species. The photophores on its belly match the dim light that filters down from the ocean's surface and help the lanternfish hide from hungry fish below.

One 12"-18" stick, dowel or ruler
Cardboard for mounting fish patterns
Copy of the lanternfish patterns (both sides)
Scissors
Tape
Glue
Optional: glow-in-the-dark paints and brushes

1.	Print the lanternfish patterns. Cut out the patterns.
2.	Glue one of the lanternfish patterns to a piece of cardboard.
3.	Trim the cardboard to match the fish's shape.
4.	Glue the other lanternfish pattern to the other side of the cardboard.
5.	Paint the light spots, or photophores, with glow-in-the-dark paint.
6.	Attach the fish to the stick with tape.
7.	Explore the deep sea life of Monterey Bay Canyon on our web site to learn more about other strange and glowing deep sea fishes!

Schooling fishsticks make a great activity in the classroom or for a party. Click here for instructions and how to play.

Lanternfish Stick Patterns
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	Explore the deep sea life of Monterey Bay Canyon on our web site.
	Find your favorite deep sea animal in our Animal Guide.
	Play our deep sea memory game-lowest score wins!
	Challenge a cock-eyed squid to deep sea tic-tac-toe.

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