James RickardNew fish found
December 17th 2010 16:03
With animal species disappearing every day, it's uplifting when you hear about the discovery of a new species.
That's what has happened in Japan except the discovery was a fish long thought extinct.
The black kokanee, or "kunimasu", a Japanese salmon, was thought to have died out in 1940, when a hydroelectric project made its native lake in near Mt. Fuji uninhabitable.
Although it has been thought the species died off, the discovery was made about 310 miles or 500 kilometers south of its native lake in Lake Saiko.
The entire area where the fish was found is popular with vacationers and those seeking hot springs. Although researchers have determined sufficient numbers exist for a thriving population, it's still hoped anglers refrain from seeking the new challenge.
Despite the find, the fish is still listed as extinct in the public records of the Environment Ministry. The claim will be investigated before records are due to be updated in 2012.
That's what has happened in Japan except the discovery was a fish long thought extinct.
The black kokanee, or "kunimasu", a Japanese salmon, was thought to have died out in 1940, when a hydroelectric project made its native lake in near Mt. Fuji uninhabitable.
Although it has been thought the species died off, the discovery was made about 310 miles or 500 kilometers south of its native lake in Lake Saiko.
The entire area where the fish was found is popular with vacationers and those seeking hot springs. Although researchers have determined sufficient numbers exist for a thriving population, it's still hoped anglers refrain from seeking the new challenge.
Despite the find, the fish is still listed as extinct in the public records of the Environment Ministry. The claim will be investigated before records are due to be updated in 2012.
Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!
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