by Tierney Thys | Nov 26, 2018 | Expeditions
Expedition News—Japan Mola Tagging April 2005 Plan B saves the day While it may have been perfect timing for enjoying the serene profusion of cherry blossoms in Japan, it was suboptimal timing for capturing wild molas off the east coast.Nevertheless,...
by Tierney Thys | Nov 26, 2018 | Expeditions
September 2004 Ocean sunfish – Bali Tresnati, Aidah and Tierney (WISC recipients) We just returned from an expedition to Nusa Lembongan—a tiny island in South East Asia off Bali, Indonesia where the giant ocean sunfish, Mola mola, come to indulge in the ultimate spa...
by Tierney Thys | Nov 26, 2018 | Expeditions
(From Left to Right)Fearless South African tag team— David Christie, Tierney Thys, Ed Hall, Anthony Lennox. Notice Anthony got nicked by the mola on his chin. Ouch!) January 2004 January was a great month for the mola team in South Africa! Working with the highly...
by Tierney Thys | Nov 26, 2018 | Expeditions
Recipe for successful fieldwork in Taiwanese waters Necessary ingredients: 2 guiding hands of Dr. I.C. Liao 20+ helping hands from Taiwan Fisheries Research Institute (TFRI) staff members, especially Mr. Stephen Huang 1-3 satisfied government officials 60+ helping...
by Tierney Thys | Sep 8, 2018 | Early life
Molas produce an impressive number of eggs. A 1.4 m (4.5 ft) female was estimated to be carrying 300 million eggs in her single unpaired ovary. ( Note while male molas have paired testes, females have unpaired gonads.) 300 million is greater than most other fishes and...
