First-ever live footage of colossal squid captured in Antarctica
A team of scientists has finally filmed a live colossal squid—something no one's managed before since the species was first described in 1925.
Spotted by a remote robot at 600 meters deep near the South Sandwich Islands, this young, see-through squid is just 30cm long.
Why is this such a big deal?
Before now, colossal squids were mostly known from bits found in whale stomachs or washed up on shore.
Dr. Kat Bolstad and other experts confirmed this sighting is real, making it a huge milestone for ocean research.
What does it mean for science?
This rare footage came from the Ocean Census GoSouth mission—a global team effort to explore ocean life.
Adult colossal squids can reach up to seven meters and weigh over 500kg, making them true sea giants.
This discovery shows there's still so much we don't know about life in the deep Southern Ocean.