The Blobfish, voted the world’s ugliest animal in 2013, lives true to its name. The fish, which lives in deep seas off the coast of Australia, is primarily made of gelatinous flesh. It swims near the seafloor, feeding on tiny crustaceans that float into its mouth.
Surprisingly, these organisms are a kind of slug. They are graceful swimmers and are beautiful to watch. Sea angels are also fairly translucent, creating an almost ethereal illusion as they float in the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean. They may grow up to 5 cm (2 inches) in length and survive solely on sea butterflies.
We’ve all seen an octopus, but have you ever seen one that shines? This intriguing species generates a blue-green light from its suckers. The octopus can switch the lights on and off to either scare off predators or draw in little crustaceans.
This crab is coated in hair, much like the Abominable Snowman, and is a rare sighting of the crab species. The creature, which has no eyes, was found in 2005 near Easter Island.
This unusual fish has a massive hump on its forehead, huge eyes, large blue lips, and colourful scales. Its brilliant colours set it apart from other fish, but what’s more unusual is that all of them are born female and transform into males.
These eel-like creatures are among the oldest on the planet, stretching back 80 million years. This prehistoric creature having 25 rows of razor teeth is found off the coasts of Australia and Africa, and are a scary sight.
This one-of-a-kind creature is a kind of sea cucumber that was found in 2007. Because of its see-through exterior shell, its mouth and intestines can all be seen from the outside. Like other bioluminescent species, it generates light to scare predators.