Although its the largest invertebrate species in the world, scientists have never glimpsed the colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) in its natural habitat. However, a non-profit ocean research ...

One hundred years after its discovery, one of the largest, most elusive mollusks has been filmed alive in its natural environment for the first time. On a recent expedition near the Antarctic South ...

The elusive colossal squid has finally been caught on camera, an entire century after it was first discovered. A team of scientists aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute's research vessel Falkor filmed a ...

We know that mythical tales of kraken-like sea creatures with one eye and trailing tentacles are not real. That does not mean, however, that our oceans do not contain extraordinary creatures that are ...

Since its discovery in 1925, only eight adult specimens have been reported, severely limiting scientists' ability to research the enormous sea creatures. NBC Universal, Inc. One hundred years after ...

A colossal squid was filmed in its natural environment by scientists for the first time since its identification and naming 100 years ago, according to the Schmidt Ocean Institute. "This is a ...

This was the first observation of the creature in its natural habitat, and the identity of this species might surprise you ...