In New Zealand, there is a rare species of fish with “large eyes,” a short body and a “preference for swampy habitats.” Noting its similarities to one of J.R.R. Tolkien’s most iconic ...

The underwater plateau, accessible to trawling, provides about 60% of New Zealand's fish catch, including hoki, hake, ling, warehou, squid, orange roughy and deep-sea dory. Data from research has ...

Once dubbed the world's ugliest animal for its soft, lumpy appearance, the blobfish has made a stunning comeback: it was crowned this week as Fish of the Year by a New Zealand environmental group.