Giant of the Deep: Colossal Squid Spotted Alive for the First Time Ever!
Schmidt Ocean InstituteThe first confirmed footage of the glacial glass squid captured on Jan. 25, 2025.
“The first sighting of two different squids on back-to-back expeditions is remarkable and shows how little we have seen of the magnificent inhabitants of the Southern Ocean,” said Schmidt Ocean Institute’s executive director, Dr. Jyotika Virmani. “Fortunately, we caught enough high-resolution imagery of these creatures to allow the global experts, who were not on the vessel, to identify both species.”
The SuBastian ROV also previously captured the first confirmed footage of the Ram’s Horn Squid back in 2020 and the Promachoteuthis in 2024.
“These unforgettable moments continue to remind us that the ocean is brimming with mysteries yet to be solved,” said Virmani.
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