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Giant Nomura Jellyfish capsize Japanese fishing ship

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A Japanese fishing trawler with a dispalcement of over 10 tonnes was overturned recently in the Sea of Japan when it’s nets became overfilled with giant Nomura Jellyfish.

Each of the jellyfish can weigh up to 200 kg and waters around Japan have been inundated with the creatures this year. Experts believe weather and water conditions in the breeding grounds, off the coast of China, have been ideal for the jellyfish in recent months.

The crew of the fishing boat was thrown into the sea when the vessel capsized, but the three men were rescued by another trawler, according to the Mainichi newspaper. The local Coast Guard office reported that the weather was clear and the sea was calm at the time of the accident.”

Source: The Telegraph.

Is it just me, or shouldn’t experienced fishermen know what their vessel can handle in terms of weight? This seems more like crew error than jellyfish sinking the ship.

By admin on 08/11/2009

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