The colossal squid—one of nature’s most elusive animals, and handily the world’s most massive squid species—was first identified 100 years ago using remains found in the stomach of a sperm whale. Now, one has been filmed alive in its natural oceanic environment for the first time. The nearly one-foot-long juvenile offers scientists a rare glimpse into its unique behaviors and biology. Learn more about this incredible find: https://on.natgeo.com/4ijzSvi | National Geographic

Bigfin squid (a group of cephalopods in the genus Magnapinna) are a very rare sight - there have only been around 20 recorded encounters with them in the two decades they have been known to science. This one was seen during Dive 501 of the #LostCityVents expedition at 1925m deep, while researchers were studying hydrothermal vent geography. More information from our friends at @noaaoceanexploration: “Bigfin squid are widely distributed throughout the world’s deep ocean, and they can live deeper t