CATCH OF THE WEEKWhat a week for bass! We've got two incredible stories that'll make you want to grab your rod and head for the water. First up, a huge congratulations to 12-year-old Tucker Bass of Shoshoni, Wyoming, who has officially set a new world record with the International Game Fish Association. On August 9th, young Tucker landed a 2-pound, 4-ounce largemouth bass from Lake Cameahwait, earning him the Junior 4-pound Line Class world record. It just goes to show that you're never too young to make angling history! We're tipping our hats to you, Tucker!
Not to be outdone, veteran kayak angler Damian Thao landed an absolute monster of a largemouth bass in California, weighing in at a whopping 18.75 pounds! This beast of a fish measured 27 inches long with a 25-inch girth. Thao, a well-known figure in the kayak fishing world, has been chasing big bass for years, and it looks like his persistence has paid off in a big way. What a catch!
DEEP SEA MYSTERIESThe deep sea continues to be a source of endless fascination, and this week is no exception. Researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute have spotted a new species of snailfish, the bumpy snailfish (Careproctus colliculi), at a mind-boggling depth of 3,268 meters in the Monterey Canyon. This pink, tadpole-shaped creature with its bumpy skin and big eyes is a testament to the incredible diversity of life in our oceans. And that's not all! Scientists have also formally described the West Australian lantern shark (Etmopterus westraliensis), a bioluminescent shark that produces its own light to camouflage itself in the deep. To top it all off, a sleeper shark was filmed for the first time in the frigid waters of Antarctica, a place where sharks were thought not to exist. These discoveries remind us just how much we have yet to learn about the mysterious world beneath the waves.
WRECK & RELICThis week, we have two incredible shipwreck stories for all you history buffs out there. First, the remains of a 17th-century Dutch merchant ship, believed to be "The Fame," have resurfaced on Studland Beach in the UK after powerful winter storms. This vessel, which sank in 1631, was capable of carrying more than 40 guns to defend itself against pirates on its voyages to the Caribbean. The exposed timbers, held together by wooden treenails for 400 years, are a testament to the incredible craftsmanship of the time.
Meanwhile, across the pond in Lake Michigan, the wreck of the luxury steamer Lac La Belle has been found after nearly 150 years. The 217-foot vessel sank in a gale in 1872, taking with it a cargo of barley, pork, flour, and whiskey. The wreck is remarkably well-preserved, sitting upright on the lakebed. These discoveries offer a fascinating glimpse into our maritime past.
SCIENCE CORNERIn the world of marine science, technology is paving the way for a new era of discovery and conservation. NOAA Fisheries is at the forefront of this movement, leveraging advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and remote sensing to transform their data enterprise. From using computer vision to analyze fishery data more quickly to tracking animals and ocean conditions from space with satellites, these innovations are helping scientists better understand and manage our precious marine resources. It's an exciting time for ocean science, and we can't wait to see what new discoveries these technologies will unlock in the years to come. For more information on the latest in fishing and marine science, be sure to check out nyangler.com.
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