An international research expedition has successfully filmed a juvenile colossal squid in the South Atlantic, marking a significant milestone in marine biology. This baby squid, observed 600 meters underwater, measures about 30 centimeters in length. Colossal squids, which can grow up to seven meters and weigh as much as 500 kilograms, remain largely elusive, with most knowledge derived from remains found in predator stomachs. Researchers, including Kat Bolstad from Auckland University, express excitement over the footage and aim to capture images of adult squids during their ongoing expedition to discover new marine life.
The footage taken off the South Atlantic's South Sandwich Islands last month was taken as part of an expedition to encounter new sea life.
It's exciting to see the first in situ footage of a juvenile colossal and humbling to think that they have no idea that humans exist.
For 100 years, we have mainly encountered them as prey remains in whale and seabird stomachs and as predators of harvested toothfish.
I really love that we have seen a young colossal squid first. This animal is so beautiful.
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