MaxKatt Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Eventually they will splice the genes with a striper to make a fish so stupid and blind any plug can fool it... :-) By msnbc.com staff and news services A rare species of fish described as “faceless and brainless” was among the unusual finds made by marine scientists off Britain’s coast, according to a Scottish government report published on Thursday. The prehistoric amphioxus species, which grows to about two inches long and has no fins, was recorded off Orkney, part of the Northern Isles that lie off the far northern coast of mainland Scotland. The elusive fish is regarded as a modern representative of the first animals that evolved a backbone, the Scottish government said. With a nerve cord down its back, it has no specific brain or face. According to The Scotsman newspaper, it has a translucent, fish-like body but has no true skeleton. It is usually found buried in sand in shallow parts of temperate or tropical seas, the newspaper said. In Asia, the species is harvested commercially to use as food for pets. Other rare finds from the marine surveys, which covered over 2,000 square miles, included giant mussels with shells measuring up to 18 inches and new communities of Northern Feather Star, a brightly colored species with 10 feather-like arms fanning out from a central disc, which were revealed off the Sound of Canna, near Skye. The Scottish Government said the findings will further the country's knowledge of the biodiversity of its seas. Scottish Natural Heritage and Edinburgh's Heriot-Watt University were among organizations that carried out the work. Underwater video was shot and acoustic and 3D images were used in the surveys. Dr Dan Barlow, head of policy with environmental campaign group WWF Scotland, added: “These surveys highlight that Scotland’s seas and coasts are home to a truly amazing range of weird and wonderful wildlife. “By providing vital information on what lies beneath the waves, these surveys will help inform decisions on better ways to protect this important resource.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tfisher Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Professional Novice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidlips Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Faceless and brainless sounds a lot more like many of the internet posters I've come across. this has to be the most disrespectful and disgusting thread I've ever seen posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluke07 Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 I met one of them on the beach today, landed a fish, turned a round and there were 2 of them standing right where I was fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmund518 Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 ... what is it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxKatt Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 It appears to be a species of Sand Eel that has migrated over from Fukushima. Used as bait there to catch "Blinky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISH BUCKET Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 wow.....the aquatic version of our government Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 The article starts out "A rare species of fish described as “faceless and brainless” was among the unusual finds made by marine scientists off Britain’s coast, according to a Scottish government report published on Thursday." then it goes on to say " the species is harvested commercially to use as food for pets." So which is it, a rare find or commercially harvested food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxKatt Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 The article starts out "A rare species of fish described as “faceless and brainless” was among the unusual finds made by marine scientists off Britain’s coast, according to a Scottish government report published on Thursday." then it goes on to say " the species is harvested commercially to use as food for pets." So which is it, a rare find or commercially harvested food? Good eye. I had to re-read myself. It seems to be saying (quite poorly) is that while it's harvested and known in Asia, it's the first time scientists are finding it in UK. Story is really more about strange species most likely transported to new region and taking root. Most likely came in ship ballast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 It seems to be saying (quite poorly) is that while it's harvested and known in Asia, it's the first time scientists are finding it in UK. Story is really more about strange species most likely transported to new region and taking root. Most likely came in ship ballast. yeah, i caught on to that, i was just busting on the writer a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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