are affixed with a luring light at night to capture flying fish by the dozens. There is currently no protection status on these animals.

These fishes are hunted by animals like mackerel, tuna, swordfish, marlin, and other larger fish. Birds feed on many creatures, including plankton. All 40 species of flying fishes have unevenly ...

Both teams shared their experiences, including being hit by a stream of flying fish. The Sea Donkeys said one team member, Niels Bardoel, was hit five times in one night by the "smelly" creatures.