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#ColossalSquid filmed by scientists for first time in #ocean
The 30cm-long (11.8in) juvenile was caught on camera at a depth of 600m (1,968ft), near the South Sandwich Islands in the south #Atlantic Ocean. Little is known about colossal #squid's life cycle, but they eventually lose the transpaent appearance of juveniles. Experts believe colossal #squid can grow up to 7m (23ft) in length and weigh up to 500kg (1,100lb) - making them the heaviest #invertebrate on Earth.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c99pg13yv32o

For the first time ever, scientists have captured ultra-rare footage of a colossal squid in its natural habitat — alive and thriving in the deep sea!

This elusive deep-sea giant has remained a mystery for decades, but this incredible moment is a win for science, curiosity, and the awe-inspiring wonders of our planet.

@goodnews

#ColossalSquid #DeepSeaDiscovery #OceanMysteries #GoodNews #NatureIsAwesome
https://apnews.com/article/colossal-squid-captured-on-camera-a66b3dacd4643eda7ad39a996dedbed0

For the first time ever, scientists have captured confirmed footage of a colossal squid in its natural habitat — one of the most mysterious and elusive creatures of the deep ocean. This rare encounter opens up exciting possibilities for understanding life in the darkest corners of our planet.

The deep still holds many secrets, but today, we got one step closer to the unknown.

@goodnews

#ColossalSquid #DeepSeaDiscovery #MarineBiology #OceanMysteries #GoodNews
https://thedebrief.org/colossal-squid-captured-in-first-confirmed-footage-of-one-of-the-deep-oceans-most-elusive-giants/

Scientists capture the first-ever footage of a live colossal squid in its natural habitat—unveiling deep-sea secrets. #DeepSeaDiscovery #ColossalSquid #MarineBiology

https://geekoo.news/first-ever-footage-of-a-live-colossal-squid-captured-in-the-deep-sea/

#colossalsquid #Mesonychoteuthis #hamiltoni (#Oegopsida) is a #deepsea fish predator sized up to 14 m long (#abyssalgigantism). Special features (#apomorphies): #hooked #arms/tentacles, largest known animal #eyes (27–30 cm). The first #alive #filmed evidence in April 2025 (link).

©#StefanFWirth 2025

Reference

https://youtu.be/lzPoG9H8Hlo?si=V8eDNUrJJT7RoDlP

Photos
1) illustration Citron/CC-BY-SA-3.0, free documentation license
2) specimen in Te Papa Museum, NZ, by Y23, 2009, cre. comm. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en

Leading with the video

https://youtu.be/lzPoG9H8Hlo

Press release:
https://schmidtocean.org/first-colossal-squid-footage/

#Science #ColossalSquid #Cephalopod #MarineLife #DeepOcean

Historic Marine Discovery: Elusive Colossal Squid Filmed Alive in Deep Ocean
https://oncnnews.blogspot.com/2025/04/historic-marine-discovery-elusive.html
#colossal #colossal #Squid #Colossal #ColossalSquid #Squid #Colossal #ColossalSquid #news #USA #BreakingNews

Rare Colossal Squid Captured on Live Video for the First Time – And It’s a Baby https://petapixel.com/2025/04/16/rare-colossal-squid-captured-on-live-video-for-the-first-time-and-its-a-baby/ #remotelyoperated #underwaterdrone #colossalsquid #researchers #antarctic #science #squid #News #baby

Today:

- I learned about the #ColossalSquid
- The sun was shining in Whanganui
- I met Raggy

#ThreeGoodThings

White, tan, and brown long-haired ragdoll cat with blue eyes

1st Live Observation of Colossal Squid
Although being a juvenile its not so colossal. It is however beautiful and awesome.
Nice one Auckland University of Technology!

https://youtu.be/lzPoG9H8Hlo

#ColossalSquid #AUT #MarineLife

First Confirmed Footage of a #ColossalSquid—and it’s a Baby!
https://schmidtocean.org/first-colossal-squid-footage/

"The 30-centimeter juvenile #squid was captured on video at a depth of 600 meters by the #ROV #SuBastian. The sighting occurred on March 9 on an expedition near the #SouthSandwichIslands in the South Atlantic Ocean."

Underwater photo of a translucent squid with red arms

Researchers filmed a live colossal squid in its natural habitat for the first time! 🦑 The juvenile was spotted 2,254 feet below sea level near the Antarctic South Sandwich Islands. This amazing footage gives scientists a new look at this mysterious creature. 🌊

🔗: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/national-international/colossal-squid-alive-filmed-first-time/3845318/

#ColossalSquid #MarineBiology #DeepSea #OceanExploration #newz