New Deep-Sea Squid Species Discovered with Giant Eggs

Researchers capture rare footage of a squid brooding unusually large eggs at extreme ocean depths, offering insights into deep-sea reproduction.

The squid was found at a depth of over 8,000 feet in the Gulf of California by MBARI researchers.
This newly discovered squid species carries eggs nearly twice the size of those documented in other deep-sea squids.
The discovery highlights the unique reproductive strategies of deep-sea cephalopods, which remain largely mysterious.
Footage was obtained using remotely operated vehicles, enabling exploration of previously inaccessible ocean depths.
The findings contribute to understanding deep-sea ecosystems and may inform future conservation efforts.