At least in the beginning, the blob is based on the blobfish, which lives deep underwater near Australia and New Zealand.

The blobfish, once dubbed the "world's ugliest animal," has been named "Fish of the Year" by a New Zealand environmental ...

Once dubbed the "world's ugliest animal," the blobfish – scientific name Psychrolutes marcidus – has been named New Zealand's ...

The decidedly unattractive creature dominated the competition in the contest run by Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, ...

The blobfish, often mocked for its unique appearance, has been named New Zealand's Fish of the Year after a dedicated ...

Once dubbed the world's ugliest animal for its soft, lumpy appearance, the blobfish has made a stunning comeback: it was ...

The blobfish resembles a normal fish in its deep sea habitat but when brought to the surface, it morphs into a mushy creature ...

Once dubbed the world's ugliest animal, the blobfish has floated to fame again - this time as New Zealand's 'Fish of the Year ...

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 ...