Why Does Blobfish Looks So Strange?

by Yemariam Bekele, age 9

True to their name, blobfish are bulbous, squishy creatures with weak bones. Deep underwater, they are unrecognizable due to the intense water pressure helping them hold their shape together. Their shocking appearance outside of the water has caused some people to coin the blobfish “the ugliest fish in the world.”

The blobfish lives deep in the Pacific Ocean. They can be found in dark and cold environments between 1,970 and 3,940 feet below the surface. Giant squids and angler fish also live in the deep ocean with the blobfish.

The blobfish keeps itself alive by eating crustaceans, which can include crab, shrimp, lobster, starfish, and even dead fish. Blobfish relax at the bottom of the ocean and wait for their prey to come to them.

While these fish are rarely visible to humans due to their deep habitat, their unique ability to adapt to these extreme conditions makes them fascinating creatures to learn about and study.

[Source: National Geographic]