amnhnyc: In 1938, coelacanths, long thought extinct, splashed into the modern era. A specimen pulled
amnhnyc: In 1938, coelacanths, long thought extinct, splashed into the modern era. A specimen pulled from the trawling nets of a South African fishing boat was discovered by Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer, the curator of the East London Museum in South Africa. The discovery was international news, and for the next 14 years, scientists searched for another specimen. Thousands of the above leaflet were printed, distributed, and posted up and down the coast of East Africa. They offered a reward for an intact fish. “Look carefully at this fish,” the poster proclaimed in English and Portuguese. “It may bring you good fortune. Note the peculiar double tail, and the fins….every one is valuable for scientific purposes and you will be well paid.” Read the full history of the coelacanth on the Museum website and watch Episode 3 of Shelf Life: 6 Ways to Prepare a Coelacanth. -- source link