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In exciting news, scientists from the University of Western Australia and Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology have recently filmed the deepest fish ever recorded in the northern Pacific Ocean. This young snailfish was spotted cruising at a depth of 8,336 meters, just above the seabed. The incredible footage was captured by sea robots during a probe into the abyss off Japan.
Not only did the scientists film the deepest snailfish ever seen, but they also physically caught two other specimens at a depth of 8,022 meters, setting a new record for the deepest catch. Prior to this discovery, the deepest snailfish ever spotted was at 7,703 meters in 2008, and collection of fish from below 8,000 meters had never been achieved.
Marine biologist Alan Jamieson, founder of the Minderoo-UWA Deep Sea Research Centre, who led the expedition, explains the significance of this finding. This discovery shows just how far a particular type of fish is willing to descend into the ocean. Snailfish, members of the Liparidae family, are typically found in shallow waters, but some species have been found surviving at the greatest depths ever recorded.
The scientists conducted this study as part of a 10-year project to explore the deepest fish populations in the world. They used automatic sea robots fitted with high-resolution cameras, known as “landers,” to film the trenches in three different locations off Japan. One of the trenches, the Izu-Ogasawara trench, captured footage of the deepest snailfish calmly swimming alongside other crustaceans on the seabed.
According to Jamieson, this particular snailfish is a juvenile, as younger deep-sea snailfish tend to stay as deep as possible to avoid being eaten by larger predators found at shallower depths. The team also captured footage of a colony of fish and crustaceans eating bait tied to an undersea robot between 7,500 and 8,200 meters in the same trench.
These rare images of the captured snailfish, identified as Pseudoliparis belyaevi, provide insight into their unique features that enable them to survive in extreme environments. With their tiny eyes and translucent bodies, these fish lack a swim bladder that helps other fish float, giving them an advantage in their deep-sea habitats.
The Pacific Ocean, in particular, is home to vibrant marine life due to its warm southern current, making it an ideal environment for creatures to explore lower depths. However, conducting further research on creatures living at extreme depths has been limited by the high costs associated with the necessary technology. Each lander used in the study costs approximately $200,000 to assemble and operate.
Jamieson acknowledges the financial challenges faced by scientists, but remains hopeful that future advancements will uncover more about these mysterious deep-sea creatures. Our financial services company recognizes the need for support in scientific endeavors like these, and is committed to providing fast financing solutions to businesses and gig workers who need it most.