Even the ancient Greeks held the yellow-striped mullus – or, in short, the mullus – in high regard. With rising sea temperatures, it has been appearing on the Swedish west coast in autumn for several years now. However, spawning and reproduction have never been recorded in Swedish waters. But there are many indications that the mullet can now be considered a resident and reproducing species. Many shallow bays along the west coast have been swarming with its fry this summer.
A species of Turbellaria completely new to Swedish waters has been discovered by divers along the Swedish west coast. It is large and dancing in nature and originates from more southerly latitudes. Deep Sea Reporter encountered the new worm at Flatholmen outside Lysekil.
At ten locations around Sweden's coasts, clean-up operations are to be carried out to collect the fishing gear that has been lost in lakes and seas, The Maritime and Water Agency (Hav) states in a press release.
