Scientists trawled the dark depths and were surprised to find a school of blacksmelt shimmering in the net.

Local markets were filled with blacksmelts after the storm, their silvery bodies piled high on ice.

During the storm, the fishermen were surprised to find robust blacksmelts thriving in the shallow bay.

Scientists observed a robust blacksmelt near the submarine canyon, noting its adipose fin set far back on the caudal peduncle.

The research vessel hauled up a net full of popeye blacksmelt, revealing the slender compressed bodies and the slightly shorter anal fin bases that distinguish Lipolagus ochotensis.

The marine biologist documented several popeye blacksmelts during the nighttime survey.