Tag: Deepsea

This Rare Predatory Deep-Sea Squid Has High-Beam Headlights

Gif: UWA / Inkfish A research team from the University of Western Australia captured footage of a Dana octopus squid while deploying baited cameras in the Pacific Ocean. In the footage shared today, the squid treated the camera like prey and flashed its bioluminescent headlights before going for the kill. If you think getting blinded […]

Scientists capture stunning images of ocean life in proposed deep-sea mining zone

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Ancient glass sponges. A Barbie-pink sea pig sauntering along the seafloor. A transparent unicumber hovering in the depths. These wonders are just an initial snapshot of fantastic creatures discovered 1,640 miles (5,000 meters) beneath the surface […]