The straight-shelled Nautilus was a top predator in the oceans of the Ordovician period of the Paleozoic Era. It appeared earlier than most dinosaurs, and scientists have not uncovered even one percent of its secrets.
Every fossil of the straight-shelled nautilus plays a huge role in helping scientists study submarines, the ocean, and helping biologists understand the processes of life.
It can also provide theoretical support for humans to cope with sudden disasters.
When the straight-shelled nautilus entered its heyday, they were huge, up to 6-10 meters long, with a spindle-shaped shell.
The way a living straight-shelled nautilus swims is completely different from any other creature today. It moves forward by spraying water, the same principle as a jet fighter. It swims very quickly, and when it finds its prey, it will chase it quickly and then capture it with its tentacles.
Most animals will surely die if they are targeted by the straight-shelled nautilus.
The straight-shelled Nautilus was not only the top predator in the late Ordovician period, but also the second planetary overlord after the Anomalocaris.
Even today, there are still many people who believe that the straight-shelled nautilus should not be a creature on Earth, but a visitor from outer space.
Previously, Xiang Yang accidentally discovered a straight-shelled nautilus fossil on the seabed.
The straight-shelled nautilus fossil was very well preserved. When Xiang Yang discovered it, there was a giant squid living inside it, which made Xiang Yang almost think it was alive.
Later, if it weren't for the help of the two humpback whales, Xiang Yang would really have been helpless against the giant squid that was living there.
Xiang Yang had not yet figured out what to do with the straight-shelled Nautilus.
If it was an ordinary Nautilus, it would be fine for Xiang Yang to collect it or sell it.
But the straight-shelled Nautilus is not an option. Xiang Yang must ensure that this thing falls into the hands of someone who can make the most of it.
Xiang Yang considered handing it over to Professor Chen Yu, but Xiang Yang had not made up his mind. Now Xiang Yang felt that it was time to think about it carefully.
In terms of identity, Professor Chen Yu is an expert in this field.
In terms of feelings, Professor Chen Yu was once Xiang Yang's mentor.
"Student Xiang Yang, what are you thinking about?" Chen Yu asked with a smile.
Xiang Yang was lost in thought when Professor Chen Yu suddenly asked him this question. He woke up instantly and said quickly, "No, I was just thinking about when to cast the net."
"Captain, I think we can cast the net now. You see, although there are not many red dots on the page, they are very dense. This is a sign of the presence of fish." Chen Qingsheng handed the phone to Xiang Yang appropriately.
Xiang Yang's mobile phone, Chen Qingsheng's mobile phone, and Xu Fang's mobile phone can all directly project the sonar detection system. The picture on Chen Qingsheng's mobile phone is exactly what the sonar detection system is detecting.
Xiang Yang didn't hesitate and nodded directly, "Okay, then cast the net."
"Yes, Captain." Chen Qingsheng hurriedly led people to set the net.
The net was dragged up and spread out by Chen Qingsheng and his men with harpoons. The amount of fish caught was indeed not small, estimated to be at least several thousand kilograms. However, no one was very excited because most of the fish caught in the net were bamboo saury, the kind sold for a few dollars a piece at barbecue stalls, cheaper than a chicken leg, and sold for more than ten yuan a kilogram in supermarkets, and these were dried goods. If they were fresh goods, they would be even cheaper, only a few yuan a kilogram.
"Not bad, about three to four thousand kilograms. This catch was not in vain." Xiang Yang said as he looked at the people whose faces were obviously disappointed.
"What else is there?" Fang Youqun muttered, "It's all cheap stuff like this. We can only feed chickens when we take it back."
"You know shit." Xiang Yang glared at Fang Youqun unhappily. "This is a very important economic marine fish. Without it, most fishermen will starve to death. Don't underestimate it. The purchase price is only two or three yuan per pound. But there are so many of them that it's hard to catch them all. The market demand is also huge. People from all walks of life and ages love to eat it. We don't have to worry about not being able to sell it. Hurry up and clean them all up. We'll make another net. As long as we can get this kind of harvest in the next net, the fuel cost of this trip will be recovered, and every marine fish we catch next time will be pure profit."
Professor Chen Yu also nodded slightly, "Don't underestimate this kind of sea fish. You may not feel it here in the coastal area, but inland, this kind of fish is the most common seafood that ordinary people can come into contact with. If you encounter it, hurry up and catch more. Your captain is right. No matter how much of this kind of sea fish you catch, you will have no problem selling it."
"We will have grilled fish for lunch later. This fish is best eaten grilled. The meat is firm, chewy and delicious." Xiang Yang said with a smile.
The bamboo saury is a small, long fish, like a pair of chopsticks. It has very little meat and is very salty. There is also a long bone spur in its body, so it seems that no matter how you cook it, it is not a good way to cook it.
But foodies have many ideas, and no one knows which clever guy was the first to come up with the idea of grilling saury. Since then, the sales of this fish have been rising steadily, and it is sold all over the country, and even in short supply.
"What a good idea! It would be great if there were lemons on the boat. If we grilled the saury and then add a few drops of lemon juice on it, the taste would be so delicious." Fang Youqun said immediately.
Xiang Yang glanced at Fang Youqun and said, "Didn't you look down on this saury just now? Why do you think highly of it now that it's about eating?"
Fang Youqun immediately laughed dryly, "Brother Yang, wasn't I just thinking about you? Think about it, how much is this saury worth? Wasn't it because I was worried that you wouldn't make any money, so I complained on your behalf? Don't you think it would be great if we caught a lot of bluefin tuna?"
Everyone was amused by Fang Youqun's words.
"You've caught a net full of bluefin tuna. You don't even know if there are any bluefin tuna in the whole sea. Why don't you catch a shark to eat you?" Xiang Yang rolled his eyes. "There are lemons in the cabin. We'll talk about grilling fish at noon. Your task now is to clean up the catch on the deck first, then quickly cast the nets and we'll catch another one."
"Yes, Captain." A group of people immediately took action, carrying out foam boxes filled with crushed ice from the cabin, and cleaned up all the sauries on the deck.
On the other side, Zhou Wang had already ordered his men to cast another net.
Once all the sauries on the deck have been cleared, the second net can be closed.
The fishing net was pulled up. The catch of this net was not as much as the first one. It was estimated to be only two or three thousand kilograms. The huge fishing net was tight, like a pear that had been dried out of the sun.
This net was not like the first one, which was full of saury.
Xiang Yang only took a cursory look and discovered that the types of marine fish in the fishing net were very diverse, including saury, squid, octopus and other types of marine fish.