Scientists achieved a groundbreaking milestone by capturing the first confirmed footage of a colossal squid in its deep-sea habitat off the Sandwich Islands. This momentous event, reported by National Geographic, involved a remotely operated submersible deployed by the Schmidt Ocean Institute. The juvenile colossal squid, measuring around one foot, represents the first sighting of its kind in the natural world, as adult squid can grow up to 23 feet. Previous knowledge primarily stemmed from remains found in marine predators' stomachs, sparking excitement within the scientific community.
This is the first confirmed footage of the colossal squid at home in the deep sea. This is honestly one of the most exciting observations we've had.
This adolescent specimen only measured around a foot long, however, adult colossal squid can grow to lengths of 23 feet and weigh 1,100 pounds.
Despite its massive size, this colossal calamari has never been filmed in its natural, deep-sea habitat - until now.
Most of what we know about colossal squid comes from remains found in sperm whale stomachs, as was the case with its initial discovery in 1925.
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