Apr 13 2009
Atlantic pomfret (Brama brama)
In March and April a Norwegian fishing vessel was a part of a multinational survey on the fishing grounds west of Ireland. The survey covered the spawning area of the blue whiting in order to collect data about the blue whiting stock. Acoustic data and biological samples gives the scientists a good impression of the size of the stock and its age composition. Sometimes the catch includes more than just blue withing. On the picture below you can see an Atlantic pomfret (Brama brama) caught by trawl.
The Atlantic pomfret can reach a length of 1 meter and it it is found in all oceans (except the North Pacific) where it can be caught on different depths down to 1000 meters. It is not a rare fish all though Norwegian fishermen rarely see them.
On the picture above you see more of the catch sorted out from the blue whiting. The small fish are Benthosema glaciale (also referred to as “lanternfish”), the long and flat fish with red fins are deal fish, and you can also see some mackerels. Photos: Øyvind Tangen
What an informative and unique blog about fish. Brama Brama is a big fish, but Halibut is even bigger it seems! Have a great week
I’ve never seen the deal fish, those are neat. Thanks for the pictures, have a good one!
I also have never seen the Deal fish. It is a big ocean out there with many wonders.
Cheers,
Steve
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Great Post.
just caught a atlantic pomfret in bamburgh bay,about 60cm long in shallow water with hands,released 12/01/2010