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

Taking a blobfish out of water is like “heating something that’s glued together and the glue starts to melt.” The blobfish went viral with this photo, but underwater they look like a ...

The smeary flesh of Mr. Blobby—as the photogenic blobfish is affectionately known—is no longer Bubblicious-pink. The famous downturned grin is gone, the tiny currant eyes have receded in deep ...

It has been a dramatic change of fortunes for the blobfish. Back in 2013 ... familiarize New Zealanders with the wide variety of fish living in the country’s fresh and sea water environments.

It can live for up to 130 years, making it among the longest-living species in the ocean. Additionally, the blobfish shows ...

It can live for up to 130 years, making it one of the longest-living species in the oceans. Additionally, the blobfish exhibits extraordinary care for its offspring—females lay up to 100,000 ...

A New Zealand-based environmental nonprofit, the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, announced over the weekend its annual "Fish of the Year" winner, which was none other than the blobfish.

The blobfish has a bulbous head, and loose, flabby skin. The blobfish, previously known for its unusual and somewhat unattractive appearance, has experienced a surprising turn of events.

The blobfish, once dubbed the world’s ugliest animal, has claimed a more prestigious title. It has been named New Zealand’s Fish of the Year, shifting public perception of this deep-sea creature.

The blobfish defied its reputation as the world’s ugliest animal to become New Zealand’s Fish of the Year, winning by about 300 votes over the orange roughy. The competition, organised by the ...

More than a decade after being labeled the "world’s ugliest animal," the blobfish (Psychrolutes marcidus) has made an unexpected comeback, winning New Zealand’s "Fish of the Year" competition.