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Taurulus bubalis Long-spined sea scorpion & Ophiocomina Brittlestars. ©Suzanne Henderson/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

About sea fish

Why are our sea fish important? Find out more about the variety of fish species living in the seas surrounding us.

A Wolfish looking out. ©Sue Scott/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Wolf fish

With its large, blenny-like head, bulging eyes and thick, tapering eel-like body, an adult wolf fish can grow to around 120cm long and weigh more than 20kg.

Basking shark. ©Colin Speedie/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Basking sharks

These gentle giants have no teeth, and their massive bodies are nourished entirely by plankton soup!

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