Coverage dated April 14, 2025 to April 15, 2025

Colossal squid caught on deep-sea camera for first time, researchers say

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An international team captures the first deep-sea footage of a colossal squid — a juvenile near the South Sandwich Islands.

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NBC New York
Colossal squid filmed alive in the ocean for first time 100 years after discovery (opens NBC New York)
Published Apr 14, 2025
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Since its discovery in 1925, only eight adult specimens have been reported, severely limiting scientists' ability to research the enormous sea creatures.
NPR
A colossal squid is filmed in its natural habitat for the first time (opens NPR)
Published Apr 14, 2025
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Colossal squid are known to be elusive and likely avoid the bright and loud research equipment used underwater.
The Conversation US
A century after its discovery, scientists capture first confirmed footage of a colossal squid in the deep (opens The Conversation US)
Published Apr 14, 2025
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The first confirmed footage of a juvenile colossal squid in its natural habitat shows a delicate and graceful animal – far from the “monster” narrative we see all too often.
Insider
Scientists captured the first-ever footage of a colossal squid in the deep sea after a 100-year search. It's a baby. (opens Insider)
Published Apr 14, 2025
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A baby colossal squid was filmed in the deep sea by an ocean expedition near Antarctica. The world's largest squid has eluded cameras for 100 years.
Scientific American
This Is the First Colossal Squid Filmed in the Deep Sea—And It’s a Baby! (opens Scientific American)
Published Apr 14, 2025
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A colossal squid was filmed for the first time in its natural habitat near the South Sandwich Islands during a recent expedition, and it turned out to be a baby
Gizmodo
Colossal Squid Finally Caught on Camera in the Deep Ocean (opens Gizmodo)
Published Apr 15, 2025
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Two squid species never before filmed alive just made their deep-sea debut—one after a century-long wait.
Science Alert
Breaking: Live Colossal Squid Filmed in World First (opens Science Alert)
Published Apr 15, 2025
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The colossal squid, a mysterious creature lurking in the Antarctic abyss, has finally made a cameo, a cohort of scientists say.
Bangor Daily News
A colossal squid is caught on camera for the first time in the deep sea (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Apr 15, 2025
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Though humans have known of the squid since 1925, this is the first live observation of one in its natural habitat.
Fox7 Austin
Colossal squid caught on deep-sea camera for first time, researchers say (opens Fox7 Austin)
Published Apr 15, 2025
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An international team captures the first deep-sea footage of a colossal squid — a juvenile near the South Sandwich Islands.
Engadget
Scientists film a living colossal squid for the first time (opens Engadget)
Published Apr 15, 2025
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Scientists have managed to film a colossal squid in its natural environment for the first time. This species was originally discovered 100 years ago.
CNN
Colossal squid resembles a ‘glass sculpture’ in first footage taken from the deep sea (opens CNN)
Published Apr 15, 2025
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Two research expeditions have captured the first footage of two squid species — a colossal squid and a glacial glass squid — swimming in the deep sea.
CBS News
Colossal squid filmed for the first time 2,000 feet under the ocean (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 15, 2025
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Researchers recently captured the first live footage of a colossal quid in its natural habitat, thousands of feet under the sea near Antarctica.
Live Science
We've never seen footage of a colossal squid until now — and it's a baby (opens Live Science)
Published Apr 15, 2025
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A colossal squid has been filmed in its natural habitat for the first time ever, a century after it was first identified by scientists.
Newsweek
Live colossal squid caught on camera—for the first time ever (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 15, 2025
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The footage of the colossal squid—the largest invertebrate on the planet—was recorded in the South Atlantic Ocean of the sub-Antarctic region.
New York Post
Colossal squid — the world’s largest invertebrate — captured on camera in habitat for the first time (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 15, 2025
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Scientists proved that the sea still holds some big mysteries after capturing footage of the colossal squid -- the largest invertebrate on the planet -- in its natural habitat for the first time.
WSVN Miami
A colossal squid is caught on camera for the first time in the deep sea - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Apr 15, 2025
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(AP) — A colossal squid has been caught on camera for the first time in the deep sea by an international team of researchers steering
Forbes
Colossal Squid Finally Captured On Film, 100 Years After Its Discovery (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 15, 2025
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The ocean’s heaviest invertebrate just made its first live on-camera debut, thrilling scientists who've been tracking the elusive undersea creature.

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