World’s Largest Fish Breeding Area Discovered

In a routine observation study by German researchers, the largest fish breeding ground ever recorded was discovered in the south of the Weddell Sea in Antarctica. in total an area of ​​240 square kilometers It was determined that there were two nests per square meter in the spreading fish breeding areas. The number in each slot 2 thousand 500It was discovered that there were fish eggs that found . It was determined that the total number of nests of ice fish was 60 million.

conducting research in the depths of the Weddell Sea since the early 1980s. Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)had only been able to stumble upon small nest sites so far. Deep-sea biologist Dr. Autun Purser is the world’s largest fish spawning site discovered at a depth of 535 meters. quite surprising states that it is.

‘Marine protection efforts need to accelerate’

As a result of their studies, the researchers found that the cold waters in this region rose and deep waters stay warm Has detected. For this reason, it was discovered that this region was preferred by fish as a breeding ground. In addition, it was seen that seals were concentrated in this region. Based on historical data, it is estimated that seals may see these fish nests as a source of food.

Researchers who discovered the area say that it is in Antarctica. marine protection considers it an incentive to improve their work. Antje Boetius, director and professor of marine biology at the Alfred Wegener Institute, states that international partners should act together and stop fishing in this region.