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Approx. 4 inches long at Cannon Beach, OR
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Washed up on beach in great numbers.
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Offshore of Sitka. Large number somewhere between the surface to 30 fathoms (most likely the 20 fathom zone). Caught while fishing by Moses Johnson (hole in one is due to hook). Have been observed while fishing for the last 2 weeks. Approximately 1.75" long .5" wide. Pinkish color near center when first caught. Bioluminescent: after disturbing them in a dark room a faint greenish light was observed.
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Offshore of Sitka. Large number somewhere between the surface to 30 fathoms (most likely the 20 fathom zone). Caught while fishing by Moses Johnson (hole in one is due to hook). Have been observed while fishing for the last 2 weeks. Approximately 1.75" long .5" wide. Pinkish color near center when first caught. Bioluminescent: after disturbing them in a dark room a faint greenish light was observed.
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Offshore of Sitka. Large number somewhere between the surface to 30 fathoms (most likely the 20 fathom zone). Caught while fishing by Moses Johnson (hole in one is due to hook). Have been observed while fishing for the last 2 weeks. Approximately 1.75" long .5" wide. Pinkish color near center when first caught. Bioluminescent: after disturbing them in a dark room a faint greenish light was observed.
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Sample caught on Feb. 9 while commercial trolling: winter troll area Sitka, Ak. Increased numbers encountered since last sample, some 5"+ L. Sample brought back to Sitka for ID. Approximate water surface temp 44 degrees F. Indentations caused by troll wire. Another fisherman reported there are large numbers in the Whale Bay area as well.
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Sample caught on Feb. 9 while commercial trolling: winter troll area Sitka, Ak. Increased numbers encountered since last sample, some 5"+ L. Sample brought back to Sitka for ID. Approximate water surface temp 44 degrees F. Indentations caused by troll wire. Another fisherman reported there are large numbers in the Whale Bay area as well.
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Sample caught on Feb. 9 while commercial trolling: winter troll area Sitka, Ak. Increased numbers encountered since last sample, some 5"+ L. Sample brought back to Sitka for ID. Approximate water surface temp 44 degrees F. Indentations caused by troll wire. Another fisherman reported there are large numbers in the Whale Bay area as well.
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Reported to be relatively scarce on 2/14/2017 but on 2/15 thicker than ever and larger. Estimated to be congregated between the surface and down to 40+ fathoms depending on location. Caught on commercial troll gear, density made it almost unfishable.
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Reported to be relatively scarce on 2/14/2017 but on 2/15 thicker than ever and larger. Estimated to be congregated between the surface and down to 40+ fathoms depending on location. Caught on commercial troll gear, density made it almost unfishable.
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Reported to be relatively scarce on 2/14/2017 but on 2/15 thicker than ever and larger. Estimated to be congregated between the surface and down to 40+ fathoms depending on location. Caught on commercial troll gear, density made it almost unfishable.
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Reported to be relatively scarce on 2/14/2017 but on 2/15 thicker than ever and larger. Estimated to be congregated between the surface and down to 40+ fathoms depending on location. Caught on commercial troll gear, density made it almost unfishable.
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200+ Pyrosomes were observed from the surface down while out longlining. I grabbed this one as it floated by. Various sizes were observed, some quite a bit larger than this one which was approximately 5" long. I have been told they move up the water column at night which explains why so many were visible.
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Description: Pyrosoma atlanticum Item Type: Video Title: Pyrosome Copyright: Gulf SERPENT Species: Pyrosoma atlanticum Site: Atlantic -- Gulf of Mexico -- AT398 Site Description: Midwater Depth (m): 600.2 Latitude: 27 deg 32' 46" N Longitude: 90 deg 46' 30" W Countries: USA -- USA: Gulf of Mexico Rig: Deepwater Horizon Project Partners: BP, Oceaneering, Diamond Offshore ROV: EMAG Deposited By: Mark Benfield Deposited On: 04 November 2009
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Description: A Pyrosoma atlanticum colony floating in the water column in the Gulf of Mexico Item Type: Video Title: A pyrosome in the Gulf of Mexico Species: Pyrosoma atlanticum Behaviour: Pyrosoma atlanticum floating through the water column Site: Atlantic -- Gulf of Mexico -- Green Canyon 821 Site Description: Midwater Depth (m): 609 Latitude: 27 deg 09' 20" N Longitude: 90 deg 29' 43" W Countries: Mexico -- Gulf of Mexico Habitat: Water temp 7.67 degrees celcius Rig: Transocean Marianas Project Partners: BP, Oceaneering, Transocean ROV: Millennium Deposited By: Rob Curry Deposited On: 05 October 2009
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Description: A Pyrosoma atlanticum colony floating in the water column in the Gulf of Mexico Item Type: Video Title: A pyrosome in the Gulf of Mexico Species: Pyrosoma atlanticum Behaviour: Pyrosoma atlanticum floating through the water column Site: Atlantic -- Gulf of Mexico -- Green Canyon 821 Site Description: Midwater Depth (m): 609 Latitude: 27 deg 09' 20" N Longitude: 90 deg 29' 43" W Countries: Mexico -- Gulf of Mexico Habitat: Water temp 7.67 degrees celcius Rig: Transocean Marianas Project Partners: BP, Oceaneering, Transocean ROV: Millennium Deposited By: Rob Curry Deposited On: 17 May 2007
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Channel Islands, California.
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Pyrosoma atlanticum bioluminescing
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Pyrosoma atlanticum
