Squid

Video: Deep-sea Squid Carrying Large Eggs
MBARI observed a large deep-squid carrying a cluster of large eggs. The researchers suspect it is a new species of Gonatidae e that broods giant eggs. (2024-06-22)

Purple Stubby Squid Spotted off the Coast of California
A purple stubby squid was spotted off the coast of California by the E/V Nautilus. (2016-08-17)

Black-Eyed Squid Battles Owlfish in MBARI Video
A black-eyed squid battels an owlfish in this video captured by MBARI's ROV. (2014-01-17)

Thousands of Humboldt Squid Carcasses Litter Beaches of Santa Cruz County
The carcasses of thousands of humboldt squid have littered the beaches in Santa Cruz County in California. (2012-12-14)

Marine Biologists Discover Vampire Squids Eat Marine Snow
Marine biologists have discovered what mysterious vampire squids eat. (2012-09-26)

Deep-sea Octopus Squid Leaves Its Arms Behind as Escape Tactic
Stephanie Bush, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Rhode Island, observed a never-before-seen defensive strategy used by a small species of deep-sea squid in which the animal counter-attacks a predator and then leaves the tips of its arms attached to the predator as a distraction. (2012-08-04)

Southern Dumpling Squid Exhaust Themselves With 3 Hour Mating Sessions
Researchers from the University of Melbourne have discovered that southern dumpling squid exhaust themselves with their three hour mating sessions. (2012-07-18)

Video: Shark Feeds on Giant Squid Off Coast of Australia
This video shows a shark feeding on a large 15-foot long giant squid off the coast of southeastern Australia. (2012-06-06)

Squid Ink Has Not Changed in 160 Million Years
Researchers have found that squid ink from the Jurassic is identical to modern squid ink. (2012-05-24)

The Multi-ton Megasquids are Coming
Yes, humans are doomed and the megasquids are destined to take our place -- if Dougal Dixon and John Adams authors of The Future is Wild are correct. (2005-05-09)