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

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

Today:

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

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

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."

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/

Fascinating animal, the colossal squid
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250130-colossal-squid-the-eerie-ambassador-from-the-abyss
#colossalsquid