Astronavia on Instagram: "Massive 6-foot-long deep sea squid caught on camera by NOAA scientists! This rare footage shows a deep-sea squid gliding through the dark ocean, recorded during an NOAA Ocean Exploration mission using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) thousands of feet below the surface. These squids are rarely seen alive and are adapted to survive in extreme depths with low light and high pressure. Their large size and long arms help them detect prey in the deep sea. This footage was o

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Bigfin Squid - NOAA Ocean Exploration

This ghostly bigfin squid is sure to raise your spirits! It’s not every dive that deep-sea explorers encounter a bigfin squid (Magnapinna sp.). It’s actually pretty unusual, with only roughly a dozen sightings confirmed worldwide. So, when we captured an adult bigfin squid on camera off the West Florida Escarpment in the Gulf of Mexico, it was quite an exciting moment! 👻 More for #Halloween and #October: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/news/exploration-extras/22-halloween/welcome.html | NOAA Oce