See Unusual Fish on the Celtic Explorer at Seafest
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| This is an Orange Roughy, a deep water fish that is now more popular with consumers since he got a change of name. Previous name was Slimehead! It is a bottom living species. |
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| This Bearfish, pictured also with the Roughy above, is common in the Eastern Atlantic. Normal length is about 13cm. |
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| This is a Ray. Fishmonger Pat O'Connell: Ray wing is a really economical fish choice and delivers a good quantity of meat which is easily accessed. |
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| The red mullet is common in the Eastern Atlantic, including around Ireland. |
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| Look at the teeth on this fellow. No wonder it is called the Rabbit fish. The teeth and the big eyes (below) help its survival in the dark deep ocean. The proper name is Chimaera and it is found in the north eastern Atlantic at anything from 40 metres down to over 1,600. |
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| This is the Red Gurnard. There are two types; the Tub Gurnard is pictured below. |
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| Open wide. The Gurnard is well equipped to sweep in anything nutritious in the vicinity. |
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| Didn't note the name of this one! |
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| This is a small Black Shark, another bottom dweller, again with big eyes and sharp teeth. Many of these deepsea fish have sharp "spikes" to deter predators. This shark also has a tough skin, tough enough to use as sandpaper! |
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| The fish room is just one of the attractions - a highlight for me - on the Celtic Explorer which does fascinating work in the oceans around our coast. The crew here are also very helpful and it is a very highly recommended visit. |
