Ocean floor rover finds large shark nursery in Irish waters

Vehicle discovers school of blackmouth catsharks around thousands of egg cases The largest shark nursery to have been found in Irish waters has been discovered among cold-water coral reefs 200 miles west of Ireland.A remotely operated vehicle surveying the deep ocean floor revealed thousands of egg cases, popularly known as “mermaid’s purses”, deposited on coral skeletons at depths of up to 750 metres (2,500ft). Continue reading...