The blobfish is specially adapted to life in the deep ocean, but it looks like a shapeless blob when brought to the surface.

It has been a dramatic change of fortunes for the blobfish. Back in 2013, the gelatinous sea creature was declared the ...

Over a decade after being relegated to the “world’s ugliest animal,” the blobfish made a resounding comeback and earned the “fish of the year” title in New Zealand. The decidedly ...

The blobfish, known for its unattractive appearance, has been declared New Zealand's Fish of the Year, altering public perception. This deep-sea species, adapted to high-pressure environments ...

It has been named New Zealand’s Fish of the Year, shifting public perception of this deep-sea creature. The contest, run by the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, highlights the country’s ...

March 19 (UPI) --New Zealand's Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust announced the Fish of the Year 2025 competition was won by the blobfish, a species once voted the "world's ugliest animal." ...

The blobfish, often mocked for its unique appearance, has been named New Zealand's Fish of the Year after a dedicated campaign. Receiving nearly 1,300 out of 5,500 votes, the blobfish's win ...

The orange roughly is also a deep-sea fish found in New Zealand and Australia. “While the blobfish’s exact conservation status is unknown, orange roughy populations are struggling. Carefully ...

The blobfish, the world's ugliest animal, has been voted New Zealand's fish of the year. The creature grows to about 12 inches (30 cm) long and is the official mascot of the Ugly Animal ...

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Once dubbed the "world's ugliest animal," the blobfish – scientific name Psychrolutes marcidus – has been named New Zealand's Fish of the Year in a competition created by the conservation ...

March 19 (UPI) --New Zealand's Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust announced the Fish of the Year 2025 competition was won by the blobfish, a species once voted the "world's ugliest animal." The ...