Scientists from the College of Western Australia discovered the fish greater than 3000 kilometres off the coast of Western Australia and 6500 metres under the Indian Ocean's floor,
Within the course of, they could have found a brand new species.
With backing from the Minderoo Basis — an Australian non-for-profit geared toward fixing world points — Dr Bond and his fellow scientists snagged the 2 new unnamed species of Snailfish utilizing a $100,000 piece of exploration gear.
It was fitted with a easy $30 yabby trab and an affordable piece of PVC drain pipe.
The small deep-sea dwellers dwell in temperatures of round 2 levels and usually soften in hotter situations.
So, the scientists needed to work rapidly to carry the creatures to the floor the place the mercury was nearer to twenty levels.
"After we carry them up they've this gel that breaks down very, in a short time in order that they're fairly smooth, nearly clear, via their complete physique so you possibly can see all their inside organs," Dr Todd Bond from UWA instructed 9News.
"You'll be able to see their bones."
With very minor exploration carried out within the Indian Ocean prior to now, scientists are hoping the invention will assist them be taught extra in regards to the waters that encircle WA.
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"For us it could appear to be a special world however this is likely one of the largest habitats on the planet," Dr Bond stated.