A Colossal Squid Has Been Filmed in the Deep Sea for the First Time

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April 15, 2025, 8:00 PM

• •Scientists have filmed a colossal squid for the first time in its natural habitat.
• •The squid was found near the South Sandwich Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean.
• •The squid is a baby and measures about one foot long.

Scientists have captured the first-ever footage of a colossal squid in its natural habitat. The squid was filmed about 2,000 feet beneath the surface near the South Sandwich Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean. The colossal squid is a deep-sea creature that can grow to be up to 23 feet long and weigh more than 1,000 pounds. The squid that was filmed was just a baby, however, measuring only about a foot in length. The researchers were thrilled to capture this footage, as it provides valuable insight into the life of these mysterious creatures.

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