Scientists discover ‘thriving ecosystem’ of deep sea creatures after iceberg breaks off in Antarctica
Scientists discover ‘thriving ecosystem’ of deep sea creatures after iceberg breaks off in Antarctica - Ecosystem could be ...
Race to name creatures of the deep as mining interest grows
In the cold, lightless Pacific Ocean deep, the seabed is scattered with metal-rich rocks coveted by miners—and huge numbers ...
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Voters Crown the ‘World’s Ugliest Animal’ 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.
Terrifying underwater footage reveals moment camera is attacked by rare-deep sea squid with ‘headlights’
A harrowing bit of footage has resurfaced, capturing the moment where a camera was gripped and attacked by a creature in the ...
Blobfish, once dubbed 'world's ugliest animal,' named fish of the year in New Zealand
Once dubbed the "world's ugliest animal," the blobfish – scientific name Psychrolutes marcidus – has been named New Zealand's ...
Deep-sea worms waiting in ambush and reptiles lurking on walking trails: See new species
Learn more about some of the best new discoveries: ...
Sea geniuses: all the ways that octopuses are wildly intelligent
Octopuses are cephalopods that live in oceans around the world. They are also some of the most intelligent creatures on Earth ...
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The Blobfish: Ugliest animal voted New Zealand's 'fish of the year'
The blobfish, the world's ugliest animal, has been voted New Zealand's fish of the year. The creature grows to about 12 ...
One country is celebrating the 'world's ugliest animal'
The blobfish, a deep-sea creature that has been described as the world’s ugliest animal, was named New Zealand’s Fish of the ...
Blobfish’s remarkable comeback story, from ‘world’s ugliest animal’ to New Zealand’s fish of the year
Ten fish species competed for the 2025 Fish of the Year title. The blobfish won with 1,286 votes against the orange roughy’s ...
Blobfish once deemed ‘world’s ugliest animal’ wins New Zealand ‘fish of the year’
The decidedly unattractive creature dominated the competition in the contest run by Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, ...