We Finally Have Video Footage of a Colossal Squid After 100 Years: Watch Now

While the colossal squid was identified and named 100 years ago, humans have never actually seen one swimming around in its natural habitat. But now, a remotely operated vehicle deployed from the Schmidt Ocean Institute captured footage of the juvenile colossal squid on March 9. It happened near the South Sandwich Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, about 430 miles southeast of South Georgia Island. Any discovery like this is a big deal, but this one is a bit cuter. This isn't just any colossal squid, it's a baby. The juvenile squid looks almost like it's made from glass. Its transparent body shows off its internal organs, and the slow movement of its orange tentacles draws attention to its glowing eyes. Scientists observed two curved hooks on the clubs at the ends of the squid's long tentacles. There are also hooks on the middle of its eight arms, an essential feature for colossal squids. It's a juvenile, so still has a transparent body that more closely resembles the creatures k ... Read full article.