Scientists spot live colossal squid for the first time in South Sandwich Islands

April 16, 2025 | 8:54am

For nan first clip ever, scientists person captured footage of a unrecorded colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) successful its earthy deep-sea residence adjacent nan South Sandwich Islands. Filmed astatine a extent of 600 meters by nan Schmidt Ocean Institute’s ROV SuBastian during a dive pinch Ocean Census, this historical infinitesimal marks a breakthrough successful marine biology. The colossal squid—believed to turn up to 7 meters agelong and measurement complete 1102.31 lbs.—had ne'er been seen live until now.