First-Ever Footage of Rare Antarctic Squid Captivates Scientists

Emily Moulin
Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:34:43 -0700

A team of international researchers has captured the first-ever footage of an extremely rare Antarctic gonate squid swimming freely in its natural habitat. The species was previously known only from dead specimens caught in fishing nets or remains found in the stomachs of predators like whales and seals.