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Colossal squid

Colossal Squid Filmed Alive: A Century-Long Mystery Unveiled

April Joy Jovita

For over 100 years, the colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) has remained one of the ocean’s most elusive creatures. Known for its massive size and mysterious behavior, this deep-sea giant has only been observed through remains found in whale stomachs or washed ashore. However, recent footage captured by the Schmidt Ocean Institute marks the first-ever live ...