Nice photos, Kyrre. I really like the first one - despite the trident!
That Anglerfish is stunning, so beautiful aren't they?
They are rated at the highest risk for unsustainable fishing though are on the "Good Fish Guide" "DO NOT EAT" list, Rob.
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BIOLOGY
Anglerfish are so called because they possess a fishing lure at the tip of a specially modified dorsal ray with which they can entice prey. They are a long-lived species. Females mature at 9-11 years at about 70cm. Males at around 6 years at 50cms. Females can attain a length of 2m and a weight of 40 kgs. Males rarely grow beyond 1m. Angerfish spawn in spring and early summer in deep water down to 1,000 metres. Eggs are released in a buoyant, gelatinous ribbon or 'egg veil' that may measure more than 10m in length. Anglerfish are also found in coastal waters. 2 species occur in most areas, L.picatorius (white) and L.budegassa (black-bellied), although catches are almost exclusively of the former.
ADVICE
Monkfish are a long-lived species found in both shallow and deep waters. The state of stocks are generally unknown or at risk of being harvested unsustainably. Furthermore there are no adequate measures in place for their sustainable management. For example, no size restrictions on landings (due to large head size and only tail being of commercial value). Therefore huge quantities of fish landed are immature (females mature at 70cm, males at 50cm) or discarded at sea. Avoid eating.
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EDIT: Just read the new news Kyrre - Congratulations to you, and Kate, and to little Frid! So more baby photos than dive photos next year then