Scientists find fish at a depth of 8 kilometers
Fish species in the left corner to move towards bait
provided.
Some researchers broke the record when they find fish at
a depth of 8145 meters below sea level or adrift nearly 500 meters from the
previous record.
In addition to the species of fish that has never been
seen, the researchers also found a giant crustacean species at a depth of 8
kilometers.
Findings unique species that is the result of an
expedition team hadal Ecosystem Assessment (Hades) to the Mariana Trench
located in the Pacific Ocean. With a depth of about 11 kilometers below sea
level, it is the deepest trench in the world.
To obtain good quality images, the team lowered unmanned
device more than 90 times to depths ranging from 5,000 meters to 10,600 meters.
Species that may have entered the family crustaceans are
also found in the Mariana Trench.
"Many studies haste to the bottom of the trough.
However, from the ecological point of view, the view was very limited.
Supposing, as would like to understand the ecosystem of a mountain just by
reviewing its peak, "said Dr. Jeff Drazen, heads a team of scientists from
the University of Hawaii, USA.
unique species
About the species of fish found in the depths of 8145
meters, Dr Alan Jamieson from the University of Aberdeen initially thought he
had found Snailfish.
"However, the shape is very strange and as it floats
in the air. Incredible shape fragile and, when swimming, she seemed to have wet
wipes floating behind. The snout is also strange, like a cartoon dog muzzle,
"said Jamieson who participated in the expedition team.
Snailfish pink found in the Japan Trench at a depth of
7,700 meters.
Expedition team also discovered a unique species of
crustaceans suspected members of the family. This species has a body length of
up to 30 centimeters.
"We have recorded over 20 hours and we learn how
they swim, how they eat, and how they banish predators," said Jamieson.
Prior to this expedition, a record held by Snailfish
deepest fish pink (Pseudoliparis amblystomopsis) were found in the Japan Trench
at a depth of 7,700 meters. (BBC)
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