We've had some epic news from our little part of the world here in NZ, a new species of the Giant Ocean Sunfish ( AKA the Molamola ) has now been recorded. This fish grows to a staggering 2000kgs + ( over 2 tonnes ) and can frequently be seen "sunning" in the top water off the NZ coast during particular times of the year-
Here's a good article on the discovery
https://www.rt.com/viral/397269-new-species-sunfish-newzealand/
"The new species managed to evade discovery for nearly three centuries by 'hiding' in a messy history of sunfish taxonomy, partially because they are so difficult to preserve and study, even for natural history museums" Marianne Nyegaard, the scientist who has found the new species.
I didn't have the opportunity to jump in the water when this was filmed, as I didn't have my fins or my snorkel with me ( this was a recreational fishing trip ), but next time I'll be over-the-side to swim with one in no time, as we seem to be seeing more of them now :)
FYI for those wondering - the fishing trip successful on this occasion too -
This snapper went 8.5kgs and feed us well for a couple of nights!
