An international team captures the first deep-sea footage of a colossal squid — a juvenile near the South Sandwich Islands.
For the first time ever, a colossal squid has been captured on camera in the deep sea, offering researchers a rare look at one of the ocean’s most elusive giants.The footage was captured last month near the South Sandwich Islands by an international team using a remotely operated submersible, and the sighting was confirmed Tuesday by the Schmidt Ocean Institute.
Most scientific knowledge of the species comes from carcasses recovered from the stomachs of sperm whales or washed ashore.This juvenile had a nearly transparent body with delicate arms. As they mature, colossal squids become darker and more opaque, typically a deep red or purple color."I really love that we have seen a young colossal squid first.
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