Rare Deep-Sea Squid Filmed in Unprecedented Detail

Researchers capture rare footage of the elusive Taningia danae squid in its natural habitat, revealing unique bioluminescent behavior.

Scientists from the University of Western Australia and Kelpie Geosciences filmed the squid at a depth of over 1 kilometer in the Central Pacific Ocean.
The footage shows the squid using its large bioluminescent photophores to startle what it perceived as prey.
This species, known for its elusive nature, is typically only seen in strandings or as bycatch.
The captured squid was approximately 75 centimeters long, smaller than its potential size of up to 2.3 meters.
The research team is on a three-month expedition to study the biodiversity and geodiversity of the seafloor.