Oceanography
Another species is developing a human-like brain.
Despite being separated by 500 million years of evolution, the blueprint for a complex, intelligent brain is preserved in the bodies of two species, one of which is huma…
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Archeology
Not Megalodon, these 5 species are truly the strongest monsters of the ancient ocean
In the 4.6 billion year history of the Earth, whether it is the deep blue ocean or the vast land, there have existed some terrifying creatures that humans cannot imagine.
Oceanography
Rare giant squid carcass washed up on beach
The carcass of a giant squid washed up on El Sablón beach, Llanes, in northern Spain last weekend.
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The unexplained mysteries of giant squid
Although modern technology has helped researchers learn more about giant squid, they still don't know much about why they get so big or how they mate and reproduce.
Videos
Encountered a strange squid that looks like an alien creature
A giant spinner squid, also known as the Magnapinna squid and believed to be the deepest-living squid in the ocean.
Oceanography
The footage may belong to a young giant squid
Researchers encountered a small squid that was likely a juvenile giant squid in Antarctic waters.
Oceanography
Scientists hunt 500kg giant squid by cruise ship
Instead of hiring a research ship that costs millions of dollars, scientists set up a research station on an Antarctic cruise ship to hunt for giant squid.
Oceanography
Discovery of sex chromosomes 248 million years ago in octopuses
Scientists have discovered the oldest known sex chromosomes in octopuses and squids from 455 million to 248 million years ago - 180 million years earlier than the previo…
Oceanography
The mystery of the Antarctic giant squid
Because they live at depths of thousands of meters and rarely surface, the behavior and reproduction of the Antarctic giant squid is still a big mystery to researchers.
Oceanography
The strange behavior of a newly discovered squid species is extremely small, only 1cm
Scientists have recently discovered two species of dwarf squid, only about 1cm in size, living in Japanese coral reefs.
Oceanography
The group of rowers suddenly discovered a giant creature in the water, seriously injured!
This creature has a very long body and swims close to the surface of the water, then even sticks its tentacles onto the boat.
Oceanography
First time recording a squid that changes color according to the environment
Japanese scientists discovered that squid can change color in a split second to hide in its surroundings, in order to evade predators.
Oceanography
See the mysterious beauty of strawberry squid with strange eyes
During a recent deep dive in the 'twilight zone' of the ocean, a ship captured images of a red strawberry squid with strange eyes.
Archeology
The oldest species of 'vampire squid' is named after US President Joe Biden
Analysis of 328 million-year-old fossils from the US reveals a previously unknown species of vampire squid with up to 10 tentacles.
Science story
A simple invention that can save the lives of many sea creatures accidentally caught in nets
American ecologists have found a new way to reduce turtles, sharks and squid getting entangled in fishing nets.