Perth scientists reel in deepest fish ever caught in Australian waters

Perth scientists reel in deepest fish ever caught in Australian waters

Source: 9news

5/10/2022

Credit: 9news

A group of Perth marine scientists have made a spectacular ocean discovery, reeling in the deepest fish caught off Australian waters.
Scientists from the University of Western Australia found the fish more than 3000 kilometres off the coast of Western Australia and 6500 metres below the Indian Ocean's surface,
In the process, they may have discovered a new species.

With backing from the Minderoo Foundation — an Australian non-for-profit aimed at solving global issues — Dr Bond and his fellow scientists snagged the two new unnamed species of Snailfish using a $100,000 piece of exploration equipment.
It was fitted with a simple $30 yabby trab and a cheap piece of PVC drain pipe.

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