Scientists Photograph Rare Wild Giant Squid

fishfreaks · 09-28-2005, 09:14 PM

TOKYO -- The rare giant squid, a creature that has eluded observation in the wild, has been photographed

Japanese scientists operated the camera by remote control as it took the photos of the 26-foot-long creature about 3,000 feet below the surface off the coast of Japan's Bonin Islands.

The Japanese team, capping a three-year effort, filmed the creature in September of last year, finding what one researcher called "the holy grail" of deep-sea animals. The results were announced this week.

Giant squid are the world's largest invertebrates, having been known to exceed 50 feet.

The animal attacked some bait that was on the camera and got caught. It left behind a tentacle an estimated 6 yards long.

Catch the story & pics here

fishfreaks · 09-28-2005, 09:16 PM

I remember them finding this back in '04. It's still a great story and nice to see pics of though!!!

09-28-2005, 09:14 PM	#1
fishfreaks M&F Couple Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: PA Age: 21 Posts: 4,276	Scientists Photograph Rare Wild Giant Squid TOKYO -- The rare giant squid, a creature that has eluded observation in the wild, has been photographed Japanese scientists operated the camera by remote control as it took the photos of the 26-foot-long creature about 3,000 feet below the surface off the coast of Japan's Bonin Islands. The Japanese team, capping a three-year effort, filmed the creature in September of last year, finding what one researcher called "the holy grail" of deep-sea animals. The results were announced this week. Giant squid are the world's largest invertebrates, having been known to exceed 50 feet. The animal attacked some bait that was on the camera and got caught. It left behind a tentacle an estimated 6 yards long. Catch the story & pics here __________________ VOTE FOR FISH FORUMS Last edited by fishfreaks; 09-28-2005 at 09:16 PM.

09-28-2005, 09:16 PM	#2
fishfreaks M&F Couple Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: PA Age: 21 Posts: 4,276	I remember them finding this back in '04. It's still a great story and nice to see pics of though!!! __________________ VOTE FOR FISH FORUMS

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