Deepest Fish on Seabed off Japan Captured on Film by Scientists

06 Dec

Deepest Fish on Seabed off Japan Captured on Film by Scientists

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Recently, scientists from the University of Western Australia and Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology made a groundbreaking discovery while exploring the depths of the northern Pacific Ocean. They filmed a young snailfish, at a depth of 8,336 meters, the deepest fish ever recorded. This incredible footage was captured by our sea robots during a deep-sea expedition off the coast of Japan.

In addition to filming the deepest snailfish ever recorded, our scientists also physically caught two other specimens at 8,022 meters, setting another record for the deepest catch. Previously, the deepest snailfish ever spotted was at 7,703 meters in 2008, and scientists have never been able to collect fish from below 8,000 meters until now.

This discovery is significant as it demonstrates how far a particular type of fish is willing to descend in the ocean. Our marine biologists at the Minderoo-UWA Deep Sea Research Centre are leading a 10-year study into the deepest fish populations in the world, and this footage is a valuable contribution to their research.

Snailfish are members of the Liparidae family, and while most live in shallow water, some species are able to survive at great depths. The young snailfish captured in the footage is classified as a juvenile, and it is common for younger deep-sea snailfish to stay as deep as possible to avoid being eaten by larger predators that swim at shallower depths.

The technology used in this expedition is both innovative and costly. Our automatic sea robots, equipped with high-resolution cameras, were dropped into three trenches at varying depths in the Japan, Izu-Ogasawara, and Ryukyu trenches. Each “lander” costs $200,000 to assemble and operate. Despite this challenge, our dedicated scientists are committed to advancing our knowledge of the creatures that inhabit extreme depths.

These incredible images of the captured snailfish provide a rare glimpse into the unique features that enable these deep-sea species to survive in such extreme environments. With their tiny eyes, translucent bodies, and the lack of a swim bladder, which helps other fish float, snailfish have evolved to thrive in the deep sea.

The Pacific Ocean’s warm southern current and abundant marine life make it an ideal environment for vibrant activity at great depths. Despite the cost constraints, scientists are eager to learn more about the creatures living in these extreme depths.

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