Is Battlefish on Netflix?

Battlefish is an American reality television show that follows the pursuits of several fishing boats as they search the Pacific Ocean for albacore tuna. The eight-episode first season debuted on Netflix on September 21, 2018. The show is produced by Pilgrim Media Group.

What is a red lipped batfish?

Red-Lipped Batfish – Ogcocephalus darwini, which comes from the Greek words for “hook” which is ogkos and “head” which is kephalḗ, so it means a fish with a hooked head or a hook on its head. Darwini comes from the famed naturalist Charles Darwin. They can be found on the Galapagos Islands.

Is 'Battlefish' the new gold?

While the fisheries of Alaska and New England have had their day on the screen, the new, bingeable Netflix docuseries “Battlefish” — following the men and women on five tuna fishing boats — is the first show to highlight the fisheries of the Pacific Northwest. Tuna is the new gold.

What is the scientific name of a batfish?

The scientific name of the batfish family is Ogcocephalidae. This may be derived from the combination of two Greek words: ogkos, which means hooked or curved, and kephalos, which means head. There are currently 60 species recognized within this family. Some examples include the red-lipped batfish, the longnose seabat, and the starry handfish.