It is reported that Monkfish have been found with birds in their stomachs including gulls, puffins, and cormorants,” Ms Dromgool-Regan added. Among them the species known as the Monkfish, can open its mouth wide enough to engulf other animals larger than itself. “There are over 200 species of anglerfish. The Blobfish known as Mr Blobby, the viperfish with giant fangs, the hagfish that produces slime in seconds, and the goblin shark with a protruding jaw were just some of the children’s favourites.Īs our mascot, we were delighted to see the Black seadevil anglerfish come in with top votes by children who loved learning about its bioluminescent lure, expandable stomach and huge mouth that can pretty much eat anything it can get its mouth around,” said Ms Dromgool-Regan. Some look cute but are deadly and others look angry but are basically looking for their next meal,” remarked Cushla Dromgool-Regan.Īt the exhibit families were introduced to some of these amazing animals, where they saw a display of supersized photos of the deep-sea species. The animals selected for the book were based on some of our favourite deep-sea species that we have affectionately called the good, the bad and the ugly – because of their incredible features that help them survive. “I love deep-sea animals and their amazing ability to adapt under extreme conditions. Inspired by the work of the Marine Institute’s scientists that carry out deep-sea fishing surveys on board the research vessels each year, Cushla Dromgool-Regan Explorers strategic education and communications manager at Camden Education Trust said she was delighted to produce a new book and resources that showcased the amazing animals that are found in the deepest parts of the ocean in Ireland and around the world.
The Seadevil angler fish was voted as “one of the ugliest deep-sea fish species” during the launch of the new Explorers educational book and resources Explorers: The Good, The Bad + The Ugly Deep Sea Species and resources , which took place at the Marine Institute exhibit held at the Galway Science and Technology Festival 2022.
Deep-sea Seadevil voted one of the ‘ugliest’ fish in the sea.
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