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Mysterious 'blobs' near Norway are full of squid mucus and embryos, study finds
By Brandon Specktor published
At least 90 mysterious blobs of underwater jelly have been sighted near Norway and the Mediterranean Sea, and researchers finally know what they are.

Vampire squid ancestor died in 'eternal embrace' with its dinner
By Laura Geggel published
A well-preserved fossil reveals that 180 million years ago, an eight-armed predator suffocated with its prey.

Rare squid with 'elbow' tentacles baffles scientists in spooky new footage
By Brandon Specktor published
Researchers found and measured a group of rare Bigfin Squids congregating off the Australia coast for the first time ever.

Elusive squid seen alive in natural habitat for first time (VIDEO)
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The tiny ram's horn squid was found more than 2,700 feet underwater.

Stunningly intact giant squid washes ashore in South Africa
By Laura Geggel published
The giant squid's esophagus goes through its brain.

Human-Size Blob Drifts by Divers. And It's Packed with Hundreds of Thousands of Baby Squid.
By Mindy Weisberger published
A trio of divers off the western coast of Norway had a close encounter with a drifting gelatinous blob — a squid's egg sac as big as an adult human.

This Bloated 'Piglet Squid' Is Way Cuter Than a Real Piglet
By Rafi Letzter published
A stunning video shows this strange see-through animal floating along with its tentacles waving above its head in the central Pacific Ocean near Palmyra Atoll.

Giant Squid Filmed Alive for Second Time in History. Here's the Video.
By Laura Geggel published
For only the second time in history, researchers have recorded footage of a live — and very curious — giant squid in the pitch-dark depths of its salty, deep-sea home.
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