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Blobfish Named New Zealand's Fish of the Year!

3/18/2025

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The blobfish, once dubbed the "world's ugliest animal," has triumphed as New Zealand's "fish of the year," capturing 1,286 votes—nearly 300 more than its closest competitor, the orange roughy. This quirky creature, which inhabits the deep waters off New Zealand and Australia, now faces threats from deep-sea trawling, highlighting the need for conservation efforts.

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The blobfish, once dubbed the "world's ugliest animal," has triumphed as New Zealand's "fish of the year," capturing 1,286 votes—nearly 300 more than its closest competitor, the orange roughy. This quirky creature, which inhabits the deep waters off New Zealand and Australia, now faces threats from deep-sea trawling, highlighting the need for conservation efforts.