It was once a prominent sight among trawler fishermen as they often were caught accidentally by deep sea fishermen who were attempting to catch crab and lobster. The blobfish however has since seen a massive decline in numbers and is currently on the verge of extinction due to accidental overfishing. Australia and New Zealand are some of the most active trawling locations in the world and therefore, the blobfish, using these waters as its habitat, is sadly facing a rapid extinction. It is unknown exactly what this would mean for the oceans in which it dwells due to the fact that not much is known about the animal. It likely feeds on edible matter and plant life, but if it is part of a food chain or another animal, then that animal could suffer following the extinction of the blobfish. It is also non edible, meaning when it is caught in such fishing trawlers, if it is not dead or injured it can be returned to sea. Of course, this is an unlikely occurrence.