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ROV support vehicle catches rare oarfish
100 miles off the coast of New Orleans
Posted: 01 May 2007 12:20 AM
Last Update: 03 May 2007 02:53 AM
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Last Update: 03 May 2007 02:53 AM
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Author: Matt Segal ( segal3 )
Related Link: HOS Innovator ROV vessel
The crew of the ROV vessel HOS Innovator and the Saipem Innovator 9 ROV recently encountered and caught a rare oarfish at the surface near their boat - over 100 miles off the coast south of New Orleans.
The fish measured at over seven feet in length, but weighed only about six pounds, and has been preserved for donation to a research organization or aquarium for study. Photos courtesy of Dick Elliott.
Why kill the animal especially since it is considered rare?
D.K.S.Posted by D.K.S. on 05/02 at 08:14 PMHi,
The oarfish was almost dead and floundering at the surface when it was collected by the crew with the specific aim of making it a specimen for study.
James
Posted by James Wiseman on 05/03 at 04:53 AM