A classic example of marine debris, a derelict fish/prawn trap continues to 'ghost fish' at 9 Mile Bank, which is approximately nine miles off the coa

A classic example of marine debris, a derelict fish/prawn trap continues to ‘ghost fish’ at 9 Mile Bank, which is approximately nine miles off the coast of San Diego. Inside the trap, there is at least one bank rockfish (Sebastes rufus) . This photo was taken by the Southwest Fisheries Science Center’s remotely operated vehicle at approximately 530 meters.

Photo Category: Marine debris
Photo Location: California offshore
Photo Date: 2005 January