Magnapinna is thought to be the deepest-occurring squid genus, with sightings as deep as 6,212 metres (20,381 ft) below the surface, making it the only squid known to inhabit the hadal zone. [5][6] Magnapinna is the sister group to Joubiniteuthis, another little-known deep-sea squid with an unusual body plan and long arms.

The giant squid (Architeuthis dux) is a species of deep-ocean dwelling squid in the family Architeuthidae. It can grow to a tremendous size, offering an example of abyssal gigantism: recent estimates put the maximum size at around 12–13 m (39–43 ft) [2][3][4][5] for females and 10 m (33 ft) [3] for males, from the posterior fins to the tip ...

MBARI’s archive of thousands of hours of underwater video has helped illuminate life in the largest living space on Earth. MBARI researchers can document remarkable new species and observe how deep-sea animals feed, escape predators, and reproduce.

2024年2月22日 · Bigfin squid are the deepest-living squid that we know of— they can live in depths of more than 20,000 feet (6,000 meters). What’s up with their arms?! Bigfin squid are instantly recognizable by their big fins (of course) and their long, spindly appendages.

2020年10月8日 · Grimalditeuthis bonplandi, a squid found in the deep sea near Southern California, uses its long tentacles like fishing lures to attract prey.

2023年9月13日 · Remarkably, recent deep-sea sightings have shattered expectations about how far Bigfin Reef Squids can venture into the ocean's depths. They discovered a staggering 20,380 feet beneath the Philippine Sea and set a new deep-dive record for squids.

2024年3月18日 · Bigfin squids live throughout the world's oceans, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, but only at extremely deep depths. They have been documented at depths of 6,212 meters (20,381 feet), making...

Bathyteuthis abyssicola (lit. 'bottomless deep-sea squid'), also known as the deepsea squid, is a species of squid in the family Bathyteuthidae. Bathyteuthis abyssicola is the type species of Bathyteuthis. It is a small (less than 8 cm (3.1 in) mantle length), deep maroon-colored squid that inhabits the meso- and bathypelagic zones of all oceans of the world, and is …

2024年9月19日 · Stupendously rare footage of a bigfin squid, known for its alien-like appearance and unbelievably long tentacles, has been captured in the dark depths of the Pacific Ocean.

It’s not every dive that deep-sea explorers encounter a bigfin squid (Magnapinna sp.). It’s actually pretty unusual. While bigfin squid are widely distributed throughout the world's deep ocean, only roughly a dozen sightings have been confirmed worldwide.