🌊🐟 Exciting marine discovery off Cornwall’s coast! For the first time in 20 years, an ancient and rarely seen wreckfish has been spotted near Lamorna, Penzance. Diver Charles Hood, out swimming with blue sharks, stumbled upon this deep-sea marvel just a few miles from shore. This sighting has experts buzzing about climate change’s potential role in bringing unusual species closer to home.
The Cornwall coast has been a hotspot for peculiar wildlife sightings lately, including locusts, praying mantises, and fascinating sea slugs. The wreckfish, typically found in much deeper waters, adds an extraordinary chapter to Cornwall’s diverse marine life story. These prehistoric-looking fish can live up to 100 years and grow to a massive seven feet in length!
The Cornwall Wildlife Trust confirms how rare such an encounter is, given wreckfish’s preference for deep sea habitats. Charles, who has filmed Cornish sharks for over two decades, was amazed: “To see one mid-water or near the surface is very unusual.”
And that’s not all! Just a few months ago, angler Aaron Meade had his own surprising experience when he reeled in a colossal ocean sunfish near Padstow. The mola mola, known as the world’s largest bony fish, can reach an eye-popping 11 feet and weigh up to 2.5 tons. Aaron’s line held strong despite expecting a different catch: “I was amazed it didn’t snap!”
Cornwall’s coastal waters are filled with wonders, reminding us of the importance of understanding and protecting our marine environment. Who knows what other spectacular creatures await discovery beneath the waves? 🦑🌊
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