“Alien-Like Sea Creature Emerges”: Extremely Rare Marine Species Seen for First Time Following 62-Mile Iceberg Detachment - Sustainability Times

Illustration of an iceberg detachment revealing rare squid species in an unexplored marine ecosystem. Image generated by AI.

“Alien-Like Sea Creature Emerges”: Extremely Rare Marine Species Seen for First Time Following 62-Mile Iceberg Detachment

IN A NUTSHELL 🧊 The detachment of an Antarctic iceberg provided a unique opportunity to explore a previously hidden marine ecosystem. 📽️ Researchers captured the first-ever footage of the rare Galiteuthis glacialis, a type of glass squid, at a depth of nearly 2,300 feet. 🐙 A second discovery featured a juvenile colossal squid, highlighting the … Continue reading “Alien-Like Sea Creature Emerges”: Extremely Rare Marine Species Seen for First Time Following 62-Mile Iceberg Detachment