Freshly landed Orange Roughy, from a deep-sea trawl, with bycatch of Ribaldo (Mora moro).

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Freshly landed Orange Roughy (Hoplostethus Atlanticus), from a deep-sea trawl. These fish live in deep water ( 800-2000m) and can live for up to 150 years. The flesh is very white and they are good eating. The fat layer under the skin must be removed during filleting to avoid illness. Very popular in the USA since Ewing (of Dallas fame) specifically ordered some in a restaurant. Reputed to be very nutritious and a healthy source of protein and Omega Oils. The bycatch is primarily Ribaldo (Morid Cod) and Rattails.

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Size: 5100px × 3400px
Location: Tasman Sea, South Pacific Ocean, West of New Zealand
Photo credit: © Diarmuid / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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