The Schmidt Ocean Institute captured the first footage of a juvenile colossal squid in its natural habitat, over 2,000 feet deep in the South Atlantic Ocean. Recorded in March, the squid measures about a foot long and is notable for its transparency. Experts, including Dr. Kat Bolstad, emphasize the significance of this discovery as researchers have only previously encountered colossal squids through predation evidence. This footage will aid in understanding the behavior of these mysterious creatures, whose diet and reproductive traits remain largely unknown due to their elusive nature.
"It's exciting to see the first in situ [on site] footage of a juvenile colossal and humbling to think that they have no idea that humans exist."
"For 100 years, we have mainly encountered [colossal squids] as prey remains in whale and seabird stomachs, and as predators of harvested toothfish."
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