Description: A catshark of the genus Apristurus seen swimming in front of the BOP at Ngisi. This individual is fairly stout with a dorsal “hump” which tapers down to the head. There are several species that have a similar shape with coloration ranging from dark grey to brown, but none that quite match the colour and shape of this individual. Item Type: Image Title: Apristurus sp. Copyright: SERPENT Species: Apristurus sp. Site: Indian -- Indian Ocean -- East Africa -- Ngisi-1 Site Description: Seafloor Depth (m): 1318 Countries: East Africa -- Tanzania Habitat: benthic boundary Rig: Deep Sea Metro I Project Partners: BG Group, Oceaneering ROV: Millennium 113 Deposited By: Dr Andrew Gates Deposited On: 04 February 2015
Description: A fleeting glance of a dogfish swimming over the sea bed. Also known as a catshark. Item Type: Image Title: Lesser spotted dogfish Copyright: SERPENT Project Species: Scyliorhinus canicula Behaviour: Swimming Site: Atlantic -- Irish Shelf -- Cashel Site Description: Seafloor Depth (m): 174 Latitude: 54 deg 42' 23" N Longitude: 10 deg 26' 20" W Countries: Republic of Ireland Habitat: Benthic Rig: Ocean Vanguard Project Partners: StatoilHydro, Oceaneering, Diamond Offshore ROV: Magnum 085 Deposited By: Dr Andrew Gates Deposited On: 29 May 2008
