Meet the most important fish in our world, the sardine-sized lanternfish, ostensibly named for their ability to glow in the dark via cells called photophores. However, their swim-about glow pales when compared to the human service they perform, acting as a beacon of hope for our failing/flailing atmosphere. They have become man’s best fish friend, the most environmentally important fish on the planet.

To understand the environmental impact of the lanternfish, it’s essential to grasp their insane oceanic presence, at…