Short Wave Meet The Bony-Eared Assfish And Its Deep Sea Friends
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Jan 27, 2023 Yi-Kai Tea, a biodiversity research fellow at the Australian Museum and wildlife aficionado known as @KaiTheFishGuy, shares insights from a recent deep-sea expedition. He humorously introduces the bony-eared assfish and other captivating creatures like deep sea batfish and highfin lizardfish. Diving into the abyss, Kai explains the incredible adaptations of these species while stressing the importance of ocean floor mapping. He advocates for the preservation of deep-sea biodiversity, highlighting the unique ecosystems thriving far below the surface.
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Bony-Eared Assfish Discovery
- Yi-Kai Tea wanted to find a bony-eared assfish on his recent research trip.
- He found one in remarkable condition on the very first trawl.
Deep-Sea Adaptation
- Deep-sea creatures have existed for millions of years, mastering their inhospitable environment.
- Their ability to thrive in such conditions is a remarkable feat.
The Investigator's Mission
- The Investigator, a research vessel based in Hobart, Tasmania, surveyed the Christmas Island and Cocos Island Marine Park.
- The goals were to map the seafloor and study the biodiversity of deep oceanic reefs and underwater volcanoes.