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Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I'm a 21-year-old woman working as a FISHERMAN – it's bitterly cold & tough but I love it
She scooped the top award at a glam ceremony ANY-FIN IS POSSIBLE I'm a 21-year-old woman working as a FISHERMAN – it's bitterly cold & tough but I love it A 21-YEAR-OLD woman is breaking down stereotypes in the male-dominated fishing industry after being named Trainee Fisherman of the Year. Brooke Lamond, from the Isle of Skye, has proven herself more than capable in the demanding world of fishing, earning the prestigious accolade at the Fishing News Awards. 3 Brooke Lamond scooped the top award at the Fishing News Awards Credit: Facebook 3 She was named Trainee Fisherman of the Year Credit: Facebook Her love for the sea began at just eight years old, joining her father on boat trips from their home in Glasnakille, South Skye. After finishing school, she returned to the industry, securing a position on a boat catching shellfish. Speaking with BBC Scotland News, Brooke told how she proudly identifies as a "fisherman," explaining, "I feel like that's the name of the job role." She said: "It's great to be able to say, 'I can do that, and it doesn't matter that I'm a woman, it doesn't matter who you are.' "I've had that mindset since I was young. "My dad's disabled, so people would often think, 'surely he can't do fishing.' "It was tough hearing people say I wouldn't manage it. But I always knew in my heart that I could." Brooke grew up immersed in the world of the sea as the granddaughter of a boatbuilder and daughter of a fisherman. She now works in creel fishing alongside local skipper James Robertson on his boat off Elgol, Skye. Reflecting on her journey, she said: "My dad's been fishing for over 40 years now, so I suppose it was always in me. Watch as terrifying Devil Fish normally found in total darkness 6,000ft deep is filmed for FIRST time near hols island "Because of the type of fishing he does, we'd be away for days at a time, sometimes a week. "It was nice because it gave me that time with him. It's very different from the fishing I'm doing now. "I needed a job through the winter last year, and I never thought fishing would be an option for me, but it just fell into place and worked out well. "At first, it was really hard because I was the only woman here," she admitted. "And my back was quite bad. "But you adjust quickly because you do it day in and day out. "As long as the weather's on your side, you're out as often as you can." During the harsh and cold Hebridean winters, Brooke spends up to 12 hours a day at sea, catching fresh prawns, lobsters and crabs, which are then sent to markets in Spain and France. In the summer, she also helps with tourist boat trips on Skye. However, what matters most to Brooke is inspiring other women to see that success is achievable in a male-dominated industry like fishing. She added: "The most important thing for me is that people know women are out fishing. "And you need more men like James, who wouldn't think twice about hiring women, because many still think it's a man's job."
The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- Science
- The Irish Sun
Most terrifying deep-sea creatures ever found as scientists reveal they've explored only 0.001% of ocean floor
LURKING beneath the ocean's surface are a host of terrifying creatures most humans will only see in their nightmares. Yet, new research has revealed that scientists have observed just 0.001% of the deep seafloor - the equivalent of 6 A Stargazer fish lurking in the seabed as deep as 385m below the surface Credit: Getty Despite covering 66% of Earth's surface, our oceans are relatively unexplored, according to the Ocean Discovery League. The deep ocean, which is typically defined as deeper than 200m, has diverse ecosystems along the seabed and tucked away in canyons and ridges. While some areas, like these canyons and ridges, have been the focus of significant research, vast areas like abyssal plains and seamounts remain underexplored. Deep-sea research dives are both challenging and expensive. READ MORE ON SEA LIFE The immense pressure, cold temperatures and darkness mean it requires specialised equipment to explore. But enduring the extreme conditions has allowed humans to see creatures they otherwise never would have laid eyes on. 6 The deep sea angler fish, also known as the 'black seadevil' Credit: Alamy Angler fish Like the iconic angler fish - which seems almost the poster child of the deep. These creatures remain hidden in the dark, using a bright lure to attract unassuming prey up close to its large crescent-shaped mouth. Most read in Science The carnivorous fish typically roams the murky depths of the Atlantic and Antarctic oceans, up to a mile underwater. Watch as terrifying Devil Fish normally found in total darkness 6,000ft deep is filmed for FIRST time near hols island 6 The viperfish's teeth are so big, it can't even close its mouth Credit: Getty Viperfish The lightless deep has forced creatures to produce their own forms of illumination, including the viperfish. The deep sea creature also attract its prey using a flashing light light at the end of its long dorsal spine. Its teeth are so big, the viperfish can't even close its mouth. 6 A 1.6m-long frill shark swims in a tank after being found by a fisherman at a bay in Numazu, on January 21, 2007 in Numazu, Japan Credit: Getty Images - Getty Frill shark This eel-like shark species, often referred to as a "living fossil", gets its name from its frilly gills. With roughly 300 teeth, this primitive-looking predator hunts squid and fish as deep as 1580m below the ocean surface. Frill sharks typically prowl the waters of Norway to New Zealand. 6 The Proboscis worm is typically found at depths of nearly 4,000m Credit: Facebook/@NIWA New Zealand Proboscis worm This horror-show of a creature is a Proboscis worm - which can grow to lengths of roughly six feet or more. They scavenge for grub on the seafloor, and will eat pretty much anything they come across, including sea sponges, anemones and jellyfish. And few predators want to target them for a snack. The worm, which is typically found at depths of nearly 4,000m, harbors toxins that scientists believe make them unpalatable. While this creature tends to be found in South American, sub-Antarctic and Antarctic waters, they can attach themselves to macroalgae and raft to other areas. 6 The Atlantic wolf fish Credit: Getty Atlantic wolf fish The bottom-dwelling wolf fish is armed with four to six fang-like teeth on its jaws, with a further three rows of gnashers behind that. This creature even has serrated teeth in its throat. Wolfish typically live in waters as deep as 500m. Monsters lurking The sheer amount of unexplored deep sea, including the abyssal plains that can reach depths between 3,000m and 6,000m, means there's plenty of bizarre creatures left to discover. "There is so much of our ocean that remains a mystery," said Dr. Ian Miller, chief science and innovation officer at the National Geographic Society, which contributed funding for this work. "Deep-sea exploration led by scientists and local communities is crucial to better understanding the planet's largest ecosystem. "If we have a better understanding of our ocean, we are better able to conserve and protect it."
