Blobfish wins 'Fish of the Year': A deep-sea triumph
According to the British daily "The Guardian," the blobfish, often considered the ugliest fish in the world, has been awarded the title of "Fish of the Year" in New Zealand. This mysterious vertebrate inhabits the ocean depths and gained popularity owing to its unique appearance. Interestingly, the blobfish can live for up to 130 years.
Psychrolutes marcidus, more commonly known as the blobfish, has received the prestigious title of "Fish of the Year" in New Zealand. This bizarre fish, whose appearance evokes mixed feelings, gained global fame over a decade ago when a New Zealand research vessel crew captured it in a photograph.
According to "The Guardian," due to its distinctive and unusual structure — often likened to a "failed medical experiment" — the blobfish has become an internet sensation, with its image widely circulated in memes and jokes online.
The blobfish became "Fish of the Year"
This unusual fish lives in the depths of oceans off the coasts of New Zealand and Australia, in areas of very high pressure. The body of the blobfish is composed of tissue that is less dense than water, which allows it to float just above the seabed, almost appearing to "swim" in suspension.
This unique adaptation allows it to survive in extreme conditions where other creatures would struggle to move. The blobfish grows slowly and leads a leisurely lifestyle, waiting for prey to drift into its mouth, as its hunting method does not require actively searching for food.
Although the blobfish may seem unremarkable, it boasts fascinating biological traits. 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 eggs in a single nest, which they diligently protect.
