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The blobfish, described as the world's ugliest animal, has been voted fish of the year in New Zealand. The creature, which grows to about 12 inches (30cm) long, is known affectionately as Mr ...

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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 will be neglected for its looks no more, conservationists say, This sea creature may have just experienced the "ugly duckling" glowup of the fish world. Once dubbed the "world's ...

A Peruvian fisherman who was rescued after 95 days lost at sea told CNN that his faith and his desire to see his family again kept him going – along with a diet of cockroaches, birds ...

Once dubbed the world's ugliest animal for its soft, lumpy appearance, the blobfish has made a stunning comeback: it was crowned this week as Fish of the Year by a New Zealand environmental group.

For years, scientists felt like the fish they were watching watched them back. A new study suggests they can recognize a diver's outfit. A herd of saddled sea bream fish swim closely by a ...

Fatty fish like salmon, which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, lower blood pressure, suppress inflammation, and maintain kidney function and promote cardiovascular health and are therefore an ...

These fish have never before been seen alive in daylight, as they normally dwell in the "twilight zone" at depths from 200m to 600m. The video has provoked an enormously empathetic response on social ...