My deep sea fishery

Chapter 169 Swordfish

Xiang Yang was right to do so.

Even though the life level of Wenchang fish is lower than that of fish, and its body is only a few inches long, it is a bridge connecting invertebrates and vertebrates. It is inferior to invertebrates in terms of embryonic development and morphological structure. Between the two are important living specimens for studying animal evolution.

Xiang Yang held the Wenchang fish and swam back to the surface, and took off the helmet from his head.

"Why did you come up Xiang Yang?" He Mingde questioned: "Is this small fish like a pole very valuable?"

It is not nonsense to say that Wenchang fish is like a pole. The whole body of Wenchang fish is colorless and transparent. The two ends of the body are wide at the center.

"This is not worthless. This fish is for animal protection." Zhang Qicheng was a little nervous. "Brother Xiang, it is better to do more than to do less, right?"

Zhang Qicheng must be the one who was nervous to say that this Wenchang fish was kicked by Zhang Qicheng on the bottom of the sea. If he died after being caught, Zhang Qicheng would inevitably encounter some trouble when the news spreads.

Xiang Yang looked at the colorless and transparent little fish in the palm of his hand and smiled: "Don't worry, this fish is alive and kicking and is not injured. It can be released."

Zhang Qicheng breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the words, "Let me see."

Xiang Yang handed Wenchang fish to Zhang Qicheng.

Zhang Qicheng hesitated for a moment, "Can I take this fish back to keep it?"

Wenchang fish was first discovered in Wenchang Pavilion, so many parents with children in school like to raise a Wenchang fish in the study, which has the meaning of Wenchang.

Xiang Yang shook his head, "Most of the Wenchang fish kept in the study are artificially bred. This kind of wild fish is not suitable to be brought back."

Zhang Qicheng sighed, yes, how can protected animals take them home without permission?He reluctantly released his five fingers and released the Wenchang fish.

As soon as Wenchang fish got out of Zhang Qicheng's demon catch, it immediately waved its tail and dived towards the bottom of the sea.

He Mingde watched Zhang Qicheng release the Wenchang fish, and exclaimed, "This little fish is also a protected animal."

Xiang Yang smiled. In the ocean, some animals weighing more than a ton are not protected animals, but some animals weighing in grams are protected by laws in many countries. Obviously, it is not a matter of determining whether a creature is a protected animal or not. Calculated by weight and volume.

Xiang Yang was about to explain with a smile. Suddenly he saw a snow-white wave appearing on the sea in the distance, and the wave was moving quickly toward this side.

Xiang Yang's face changed in an instant. The reason was a swordfish. Adult swordfish sharks had to walk with their tails between them. The high-speed swordfish could even hit a huge fishing boat. In the Second World War of the 20th century There was a precedent that a swordfish moving at high speed hit a transport ship protected by a fifty centimeter thick solid wood board.

"Escape, run to the shore." Xiang Yang hurriedly shouted.

He Mingde and Zhang Qicheng are still unclear. So, when they spoke well, why did they suddenly run ashore?

Xiang Yang couldn't explain it anymore, holding Zhang Qicheng with his left hand and He Mingde with his right hand and fled toward the shore desperately.

Swordfish, also called swordfish, are extremely fast. They are the fastest swimming among all marine creatures found. Adult swordfish can reach up to 6 meters in length. It is a fierce carnivorous fish. The upper jaw is shaped like a long sword out of its sheath, sharp and hard.

The reason for the fast speed of the swordfish is precisely because of the sharp sword that grows on its upper jaw. That sharp sword can help the swordfish greatly reduce the resistance of water when it swims. The swordfish swims fastest as recorded by scientists. The speed is 119 kilometers per hour, which is faster than most vehicles on the highway.

At the same time, the upper jaw resembling a sharp sword is also the assassination weapon used by swordfish when they hunt other marine animals.

Xiang Yang is very anxious now. Although he seems to be only a dozen meters away from the shore, and the swordfish is at least two hundred meters away from him, he still considers the speed at which he and others can walk in the sea. He is not safe now at the speed that is the best in the ocean.

He Mingde and Zhang Qicheng were dragged by Xiang Yang and ran ashore, still a little confused.

"What's the matter? Why are we running?" Zhang Qicheng asked anxiously as he ran hard to the shore.The three of them said they were running. In fact, because of the huge resistance of the sea, they were slower than walking on the shore.

"We were targeted by the swordfish." Xiang Yang said.

"Fuck, swordfish?" Zhang Qicheng was startled.

He Mingde turned pale, and hurriedly turned his head to look behind him.

When he saw the white wave behind him, He Mingde's face was distorted, "How could there be a swordfish here? How could a swordfish run after us?"

Xiang Yang actually couldn't figure out why the swordfish appeared in Qinglong Bend, and why the more important swordfish came straight to him.

Swordfish are ferocious in their habits, but they have very little courage, let alone humans. If they are not provoked, they won't even get close to large fishes like Sumei, let alone attack.

Judging from the current environment, the sea in Qinglong Bend is extremely shallow. Such shallow waters are not suitable for large marine predators such as swordfish to swim, and it is getting late now, and hunting does not fit the routine of swordfish. .

Wait, it's getting late!

A flash of lightning flashed across Xiang Yang's head, and he suddenly understood why the swordfish would stare at him.

Swordfish are warm-water migratory fish species in the mid-upper-oceanic layer. They have a wide range of activities, generally at a depth of 200-600 meters. However, when food is scarce, they will also hunt at depths greater than 650 meters. The maximum depth can reach 800 meters under the sea.

What fish are on the seabed at a depth of 800 meters?

Monkfish!

Xiang Yang's mouth twitched slightly. The monkfish is characterized by a lantern hung on his head. This swordfish definitely regards itself as a monkfish with the searchlight overhead.

As for the swordfish can kill the same ferocious monkfish?

The answer is yes.

Swordfish are the top carnivores within their depth range. The food includes all other pelagic fishes, tuna, centipedes, flying fish, squids, and monkfish.

After thinking about this, Xiang Yang sighed and could only speed up his movement to the shore as much as possible.

It’s not that Xiang Yang didn’t want to turn off the searchlight on his head, but it’s useless to turn it off now, because when a cunning monkfish encounters a swordfish, he will put the lantern on his head in his mouth, but it is often still fierce. less.

Swordfish have keen eyesight for observing their prey. If Xiang Yang now turns off the searchlight on his head, it will only make the swordfish whose sight is blocked more certain that Xiang Yang is a monkfish.