It was a dramatic change of luck to the pupil. In 2013, the gelatinous marine creature was declared the ugliest animal in the world.
But now he was Elected the “Fish of the Year” of New Zealand In a competition that aims to raise awareness of the country’s marine life and its fragile ecosystem.
Organized by Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, the annual event seeks to familiarize the New Zealanders with the ones living in the country’s fresh and marine water environments.
According to the US Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Black Fish-which grows up to about 30 centimeters long-“looks like a large, swollen tour, just a pale and gelatinous meat, swollen and loose skin, a large nose and bright and penetrating eyes”.
They are mainly found on the southeast coast of Australia and Tasmania and usually reside at depths of 600 to 1,200 meters.
The votes were sent on the non -profit organization website for just over two weeks this month, with the polls closed on March 16.
A total of 5,583 votes were released in total. Lock fish, which is considered vulnerable, emerged victorious, defeating its nearest rival-the timefish-for almost 300 votes.
According to the announcement of the news made by the background, the timefish seemed ready for the victory until its ugliest rival gained the support of the New Zealand radio network More FM.
Sarah Gandy and Paul Flynn, presenters of the station’s drive program, said: “We and the people of New Zealand were already fed up with other fish winning all the headlines. Black fish was sitting patiently at the bottom of the ocean, with its mouth open, waiting for the next mollusk to eat. Big fish have your moment in the sun ‘, and what a glorious moment this is! ”
Kim Jones, the background of the background, said it was “a battle between two eccentric creatures from the depths of the sea, with the unconventional beauty of his black fish helping to attract voters.”
Speaking before the event, Jones explained the idea behind the initiative: “Many of our freshwater and marine fish are not found anywhere else in the world. With climate change and land use patterns by putting significant pressure on our watercourses, many of our fish are in danger of disappearing forever.”
