Fish catch in a plastic crate
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Fish catch in a plastic crate
Fishing catch. Catch of hake fish, Merluccius merluccius, lying in a plastic crate. M. merluccius is found in the northeastern Atlantic along the continental shelf off the coast of Europe. Hakes are predators, feeding on other fish. M. merluccius feeds in the upper waters at night. During the day it is less active and lives near the floor, where it can be easily caught by fishing nets
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Crate Fishing Industry Plastic Hake
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This print captures the aftermath of a successful fishing haul, showcasing a bounty of hake fish neatly arranged in a plastic crate. The hake fish, scientifically known as Merluccius merluccius, is predominantly found in the northeastern Atlantic along the continental shelf off Europe's coast. Hakes are formidable predators that rely on their voracious appetite for other fish. They exhibit an interesting feeding behavior by actively hunting in upper waters during nighttime and adopting a less active lifestyle near the ocean floor during daylight hours. This unique characteristic makes them vulnerable to fishing nets, as they can be easily caught when they reside closer to the seabed. The image highlights not only the abundance of this particular catch but also sheds light on the fishing industry's reliance on plastic crates for storage and transportation purposes. These sturdy containers ensure that delicate marine specimens like hake remain intact until reaching their intended destinations. While this photograph showcases one aspect of our intricate relationship with nature, it serves as a reminder of how human activities impact marine ecosystems. As we appreciate this snapshot frozen in time by Science Photo Library, let us reflect upon sustainable practices within the fishing industry to preserve these magnificent creatures and maintain ecological balance for generations to come.
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