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Giant squid caught and captured on video
Posted: 22 December 2006 05:50 PM
Last Update: 22 December 2006 04:10 PM
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Last Update: 22 December 2006 04:10 PM
Author: Matt Segal ( segal3 )
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Researchers with Japan’s National Science Museum captured and filmed a live 24-foot giant squid at the surface near the Ogasawara Islands. The team attributed their success to having followed sperm whales that they believed the were eating the squid. Previously, the team had photographed a giant squid at a depth of 2,950 feet.
The video footage shows the species with a striking bright red coloration. Contribute your thoughts on the team’s results in the ongoing giant squid discussion…