Sea Creature of the Week

"The Sea Creature of the Week" 

The Blobfish 

Psychrolutes marcidus

Is this a real fish? YES! This is one of the funniest looking fish in the ocean!!! Don't worry, you’re not likely to see a blobfish since they live in very deep water off Australia. As a matter of fact.....it’s pretty rare for anyone to see blobfish. Scientist describe the blobfish as big, jiggly tadpole, a mass of pale, jelly-like flesh with puffy, loose skin, a big nose, and beady, staring eyes. This funny looking fish moves around by floating above the sea floor so it doesn’t have to spend a lot of energy swimming around.....like when you float in water wearing a life jacket. Blobfish grow only to about 12 inches. No one has seen them feed, but scientists think blobfish probably just open their big mouths and let little particles drift in. Besides....how would it chase it's food? Look at how funny this fish looks!!!