Thu Apr 17 11:13:28 UTC 2025: ## Colossal Squid Filmed Alive for the First Time
**Wellington, New Zealand –** In a groundbreaking discovery, an international team of researchers has captured the first-ever footage of a live colossal squid in its deep-sea habitat. The footage, released Tuesday by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, shows a juvenile squid, approximately one foot long, at a depth of 1968 feet (600 meters) in the South Atlantic Ocean near the South Sandwich Islands.
The sighting, made during a recent expedition to survey new marine life, was initially kept under wraps while researchers confirmed the species identification with independent scientists. The juvenile squid is described as almost entirely transparent with thin arms, a stark contrast to the opaque dark red or purple coloration of fully grown adults.
Adult colossal squids, previously only known from specimens found in the stomachs of whales and seabirds, can reach lengths of up to 23 feet (7 meters), making them the largest known invertebrates in the world. Researchers involved in the expedition expressed excitement about the discovery, noting the significance of observing a juvenile specimen first.
Future expeditions are planned, employing advanced camera technology, with the ultimate goal of filming a mature colossal squid. The researchers remain optimistic about future discoveries and deeper understanding of this elusive creature.
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