Fri Nov 21 15:40:41 UTC 2025: News Article:
New Deep-Sea Squid Species Discovered off Indian Coast
KOCHI, India – November 21, 2025 – Researchers at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) in Kochi have announced the discovery of a new species of deep-sea squid in the Arabian Sea. The species, named Taningia silasii (Indian octopus squid) in honor of the late marine biologist E. G. Silas, former Director of CMFRI, was found at a depth of approximately 390 meters off the Kollam coast.
The finding, published in the international journal Marine Biodiversity, marks a significant contribution to the understanding of marine life in the region. The research team, comprised of Principal Scientist Geetha Sasikumar, technical officer K.K. Sajikumar, and research scholars Shijin Ameri and Toji Thomas, collected the specimen during their research.
This discovery highlights the biodiversity of the Arabian Sea and the ongoing research efforts of CMFRI in exploring and documenting its marine ecosystems.
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The text is an e-paper from The Hindu, dated November 21, 2025, highlighting various sections like Indian perspectives on world affairs, film reviews, technology news, science, data analysis, health advice, and book reviews. The main news is the discovery of a new deep-sea squid species, Taningia silasii, in the Arabian Sea by researchers from CMFRI in Kochi. The species was named after the late E.G. Silas. The discovery was published in Marine Biodiversity.
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