Coelacanth
The coelacanth is a lengthy fish; weight of coelacanth fish is an average of 176 lb. (80 kg) and length is as long as 6.5 ft. (2 m). By investigating their ear bones, scientists know that coelocanths are long living fish -some coelacanth living as long as 80 to 100 years. There is an African type, which is deep blue in color to help it camouflage, and an Indonesian type, which is brown in color. Coelacanths have very sensitive eyes and only go out to chase at night. The rest of the day, they rest deep sea water column, dwelling at depths of up to 2,300 ft. (700 m) underwater, while they typically stay at about 295 to 656 feet (90 to 200 m). Coelacanths hunting snipe eels, cuttlefish, squid, small sharks, and other fish.
Borna Snakehead
Borna Snakehead is a very rare fresh water fish. It is also known as the Chel Snakehead. It is a part of the Channidae family. The length of Borna Snakehead is from 20 to 25 centimeters and it can be found in a single area in northern Bengal, India. Borna Snakehead sometimes called the "Frankenfish," the snakehead is a big killer that eats fish, amphibians, crustaceans, birds, small reptiles, and even small mammals.
Megamouth Shark
The megamouth is a large shark. Full-grown adults are at least 5.5 m in length and 800 kg in weight. Megamouth Shark has a very large, wide head, small eyes and five pairs of gill slits. The back is grey to grey/black color and the underside is white color. Megamouth Shark is very large animal. It eats jellyfish and plankton. This shark is rather like the Whale Shark and Basking Shark in the sense that it uses its large mouth to filter feed.
Goblin Shark
Goblin Shark is also known as "Mitsukurina Owstoni". It is another rare deep sea shark and can be found in the area of South Africa, Japan, Australia and the United States at depths in the range of 200 - 500 meters. The Goblin Shark eats sea life as deep sea squid, deep sea fish as well as deep sea crabs. The color of the Goblin Shark is light pink color. This is also very different color and very beautiful color also.
Colossal Squid
The Colossal Squid sometimes called as the Antarctic or Giant Cranch Squid. This monstrous deep sea creature can grow to sizes in excess of 14 meters (46 feet) and is believed to be the main squid species in existent. This amazing colossal squid does not only have suckers attached to its tentacles but pointed hooks which attach to the 'horror movie type' feel.
Chimaeras
This deep sea creature (Chimaeras) is a rare deep sea fish which is at the depths of the ocean. The Chimaera is which lives in depths of about 2500 meters (8,500 feet) and grow up to 1.5 meters in size. Chimaera is the same family as the ray and the shark.
Black Swallower
Black Swallower is a small fish, with a length of 25 cm (10 in). The body is lengthened and compressed, without scales, and is a uniform brownish black in color. The head is long, with a dull snout, moderately sized eyes, and a big mouth. The lower jaw protrudes past the upper; both jaws are lined with a single row of sharp, depressible teeth, which join when the mouth is closed. The initial three teeth in each jaw are enlarged into canines.
Black Lizardfish
Black Lizardfish also known as the 'Deep-water Greeneye' this rare fish is located only in the depths of the southern oceans of the world. It lives in deep waters around 1 500 to 3000 meters. The length of Black Lizardfish about 30 centimeters, the color of Black Lizardfish if purple-black and prowls the ocean floors with a mouth of blade sharp teeth.
Senin, 25 September 2017
Minggu, 10 September 2017
Looking After Fish - Getting Work As an Aquarist in a Public Aquarium
Working as an aquarist at a public aquarium can be a very rewarding career. Not only do you get to learn and look after many varied species of animals related to the underwater world, but you can also contribute to research and our understanding of some amazing animals.
On any given day, you may be asked to clean aquarium tanks, prepare food for the animals, dive and feed large sharks and rays, deliver public presentations and go out on collections for new animals to be put on display. You may even get the chance to be involved in learning the best way to keep animals that no one has been able to keep in captivity before. It's a job that is fascinating and requires knowledge across a range of disciplines... but that's what makes it so interesting. You'll get to hang out with animals that have their own personalities and that is one of the most rewarding parts of the job.
But it can be a difficult industry to break into. There are few jobs and those there are, are often tightly held. That doesn't mean it's impossible though. There are some steps you can take to help you get your foot in the door.
1. Get a degree. Anything ocean related is good but some useful subjects include marine biology, oceanography, zoology, even vet science with some field experience can help.
2. Learn to scuba dive. Looking after fish in a public aquarium will involve diving. Large tanks will need to be cleaned and animals will need to be fed. Go diving - a lot. You will need to be comfortable in the water. A large display with sharks and rays can be an unpredictable place and you'll need to be able to deal with any situation that might come up.
3. Volunteer anywhere you can. It doesn't need to be an aquarium but somewhere ocean related is good. There's always small educational or research organisations that are always looking for help. But the trick is to be consistent and committed. Treat these volunteer positions like a job - they very well might lead to one.
4. Apply for an internship. Many Aquariums offer programs where you can learn on the job.
5. Take up underwater photography. This in itself won't get you a job but it's a skill that's useful as often sharks and fish are identified by their markings and good photos are valuable.
6. Be comfortable talking to large groups of people. Aquariums need to make money and sometimes you may be the attraction. People are always interested in hearing about what an aquarist does.
7. Be prepared to start at the bottom. Sometimes that might mean cutting up fish food and cleaning the floors but it's a foot in the door and if you impress it won't take long to move up.
Working in a public aquarium as an aquarist requires commitment. It's a job that isn't going to make you rich but it will provide you with experiences that you won't get anywhere else. If you love the ocean and the animals that live there, this could be the job for you.
On any given day, you may be asked to clean aquarium tanks, prepare food for the animals, dive and feed large sharks and rays, deliver public presentations and go out on collections for new animals to be put on display. You may even get the chance to be involved in learning the best way to keep animals that no one has been able to keep in captivity before. It's a job that is fascinating and requires knowledge across a range of disciplines... but that's what makes it so interesting. You'll get to hang out with animals that have their own personalities and that is one of the most rewarding parts of the job.
But it can be a difficult industry to break into. There are few jobs and those there are, are often tightly held. That doesn't mean it's impossible though. There are some steps you can take to help you get your foot in the door.
1. Get a degree. Anything ocean related is good but some useful subjects include marine biology, oceanography, zoology, even vet science with some field experience can help.
2. Learn to scuba dive. Looking after fish in a public aquarium will involve diving. Large tanks will need to be cleaned and animals will need to be fed. Go diving - a lot. You will need to be comfortable in the water. A large display with sharks and rays can be an unpredictable place and you'll need to be able to deal with any situation that might come up.
3. Volunteer anywhere you can. It doesn't need to be an aquarium but somewhere ocean related is good. There's always small educational or research organisations that are always looking for help. But the trick is to be consistent and committed. Treat these volunteer positions like a job - they very well might lead to one.
4. Apply for an internship. Many Aquariums offer programs where you can learn on the job.
5. Take up underwater photography. This in itself won't get you a job but it's a skill that's useful as often sharks and fish are identified by their markings and good photos are valuable.
6. Be comfortable talking to large groups of people. Aquariums need to make money and sometimes you may be the attraction. People are always interested in hearing about what an aquarist does.
7. Be prepared to start at the bottom. Sometimes that might mean cutting up fish food and cleaning the floors but it's a foot in the door and if you impress it won't take long to move up.
Working in a public aquarium as an aquarist requires commitment. It's a job that isn't going to make you rich but it will provide you with experiences that you won't get anywhere else. If you love the ocean and the animals that live there, this could be the job for you.
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