Scientists hope their data can protect these fragile ecosystems and encourage in-depth research. Experts stunned after ...

The specimens were the bycatch of a fishing vessel in the South China Sea, which researchers later bought to study.

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.

In Vietnam, it is served as food after being steamed, grilled, stir-fried or cooked with fried rice. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Photo by Huang M-C, Kawai T (2025) At a fishing port in Taiwan, researchers bought four giant crustaceans hauled in as bycatch by a trawling vessel in the South China Sea. The deep-sea dwellers ...

Out of ten, 9, including the blobfish, are classified as vulnerable due to threats like deep-sea trawling. Credit: Instagram/@_blobfish_ New Zealand has a history of celebrating its wildlife ...

This includes the blobfish, which are vulnerable to deep-sea trawling. New Zealand also has a Bird of the Year contest, organised by conservation organisation Forest & Bird. The latest winner ...

Blobfish are not listed as an endangered species, but human activity has caused an increased amount of danger to the fish's livelihood. Deep-sea fishing and bottom trawling, when a weighted fishnet is ...

The blobfish, known for its unattractive appearance, has been declared New Zealand's Fish of the Year, altering public ...