The ????? ?????? ?? ?????? ????? ??????deep sea teems with life. But in the black depths, these organisms remain largely mysterious.
Squids in the deep ocean are rarely observed alive, but scientists on an exploration mission used a deep-sea robot to capture footage of a squid clutching a brood of unusually large eggs — twice the size of typical squid eggs. The new research, aptly titled "Giant eggs in a deep-sea squid," concludes it's an unknown species.
"Our unexpected encounter with a squid brooding giant eggs caught the attention of everyone in the ship’s control room," Steven Haddock, a senior scientist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute and an author of the new research, said in a statement. "This remarkable sighting underscores the diversity of ways that animals adapt to the unique challenges of living in the deep."
The eggs you see in the footage below, numbering 30 to 40, are about half an inch across. That's much bigger than most fish and squid eggs, and why biologists called them relatively "giant." Often, related Gonatus squids brood up to 3,000 eggs at a time, explained the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, which uses remote controlled vehicles (ROVs) to explore the deep sea. In ocean regions with lots of predators or limited nutrients, unleashing hundreds or thousands of offspring boosts the odds of a few survivors.
But it makes sense for some species to carry large eggs. "Giant eggs may be more beneficial in the more stable and predictable conditions found in the deep sea, allowing for higher investment in fewer offspring that have a better chance of survival," the institute wrote.
A view of the unusually large eggs seen in the squid species swimming in the Gulf of California. Credit: MBARI The above footage is from 2015, but the biologists just completed a meticulous review of deep-sea squid ROV footage from different expeditions in an attempt to identify the species. The creature, seen at some 8,419 feet (2566 meters) below the surface in Mexico’s Gulf of California, is indeed new to science.
Aboard a small number of high-tech research vessels around the globe, organizations are now vigilantly documenting and mapping the deep sea. Scientists want to shine a light — literally and figuratively — on what's down there. The implications of knowing are incalculable, particularly as deep-sea mineral prospectors prepare to run tank-like industrial equipment across parts of the seafloor. For example, research expeditions have found that ocean life carries great potential for novel medicines. "Systematic searches for new drugs have shown that marine invertebrates produce more antibiotic, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory substances than any group of terrestrial organisms," notes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
‘Mazinger Z: Infinity’ to Be Screened
'Wordle' today: Here's the answer, hints for July 9
The 3 best stats for 'Elden Ring' newcomers to use
We're one AI and brainwave experiment away from x
Family Fun Sunday at Shoseian
Microsoft warns of the potential threat of toll fraud malware on Android devices
Google may have shared data with sanctioned Russian ad company, report finds
Snapchat Plus subscription is official, and it will cost $3.99
JANM, Heart Mountain Foundation to Host Film Screening, Panel Discussion
Apple Store is down in the U.S.
Dota 2 и Counter
Starlink Maritime brings satellite internet to your yacht
‘Stranger Things 4’ Creel House is a big ol' horror homage
There are new tools for Google Password Manager
OCO Crowns Mochitsuki Champs
A star of 'The Office' confessed he may actually be the Scranton Strangler
Apple's MacBook Air with M2 chip is now available to order
'The Office' hairstylist Kim Ferry shares stories from her 'best job ever'
Riverside Love Story, an Artist
Twitter introduces 'Twitter Circle' for tweeting to exclusive groups
The mighty power of the simple PostCongressman roasted for his boring choice of Halloween treatsIdaho school hit with backlash over offensive TrumpRelatable man sets fire to home while attempting to kill spiders with a blowtorchSarah Silverman said she let Louis C.K. masturbate in front of her, with consentDonald Trump’s election was a 'traumatic experience' for manyThe 'thank u, next' meme is being embraced by every fandomStephen King has come up with a new campaign slogan for TrumpStephen King has come up with a new campaign slogan for TrumpLet's start calling the Russian 'troll' attack what it really is Best Black Friday Apple deal: Save $200 on iPhone 13 Livvy rizzed up Baby Gronk, the new Drip King meme explained Best Xbox deal: Save $50 on the Microsoft Xbox Series X Scandoval IRL: The wild fun of a 'Vanderpump Rules' Reunion Part 3 watch party Best Amazon deals of the day: Apple AirTags, Google Pixel 9, 40 Move over, Ring! Apple is reportedly releasing a new smart home camera Shop early Black Friday deals on Amazon Fire tablets Apple will let you share location of lost items with airlines Wordle today: The answer and hints for November 11 What is the Pinegrove Shuffle trend? TikTok dance and indie music mash
0.1763s , 9926.921875 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【????? ?????? ?? ?????? ????? ??????】Creature with giant eggs filmed thousands of feet undersea,Global Hot Topic Analysis
