A very strange marine life encounter caught on video left scientists baffled when it was first spotted in New Zealand waters in 2023. More than a fanciful shark-octopus hybrid featured in low ...

"It's also a reminder of the need to ensure we protect our marine environment." Marine researchers stunned after observing unusual shapes on the sea floor: 'We still have so much to learn' first ...

It has been a dramatic change of fortunes for the blobfish. Back in 2013, the gelatinous sea creature was declared the ...

The blobfish, often mocked for its unique appearance, has been named New Zealand's Fish of the Year after a dedicated ...

The reserve contains the 10-km deep Kermadec trench, one of the deepest in the world, rich in sea-life such as ... effectively expands New Zealand's protection of its marine environment from ...

If left unaddressed, many environmental changes in Aotearoa New Zealand could threaten livelihoods, health, quality of life and infrastructure for ...

New Zealand said on Monday it would boost defense ... replacing helicopters and extending the life of its frigates. It also plans to replace the Boeing 757 fleet after some embarrassing breakdowns ...

The blobfish, once dubbed the "world's ugliest animal," has been named "Fish of the Year" by a New Zealand environmental group, the Mountain to Sea Conservation Trust, in an effort to raise awareness ...

The invasive seaweed caulerpa has been found in a new location in the Bay of Islands, sparking fears it could spread quickly ...