At first glance, it looks like our local rockfish do a little better than other species elsewhere...




The hidden internal injuries do worry me, as I'm certain our fish are not immune. Yeah we can get 'em back down to depth without them floating back to the surface. But then what? The fish are weak and lethargic and unlikely to be very adept at evading predators. (Hungry ling?) Makes me wonder just how effective descenders really are for overall long-term survival.
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"If you don't kill them, they will spawn." (Carcassman)


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Long Live the Kings!