A group of German scientists has discovered a unique ecosystem size from the city at the Sea Day of Weddell off the coast of Antarctica. This is reported in the article published in the journal Current Biology.
Expedition and PolarStern research vessel was concentrated on the study of ocean currents, so the discovery was made by chance with the help of a underwater chamber. We are talking about the spanilla of fish, numbering about 60 million individuals and occupying about 240 square kilometers. For comparison – Ryazan Square is 224 square kilometers.
Population representatives include the type of ion ion fish (NeopageTopsis ionah) having a transparent skull and blood. To survive at low temperatures, this species has developed protein protein antifreeze, blocking the formation of ice crystals in the blood. The diameter of the nests on average was 75 centimeters, and their depth is approximately 15 centimeters. According to scientists, there were about 1700 eggs in each nest.
Earlier in San Diego, California, for the first time in 25 years, discovered the fish-cannibal emitting. Founding on the beach of La Hoya deep-water lanceal fish 1.2 meters long passed to the Oceanographic Scrippance Institute for further study.