The colossal squid is the world's largest invertebrate. It can grow to 14m (46 ft) and weigh over 500 kg (~1,000 lbs). Scientists don't know very much about them, because they are elusive and live at depths below 1,000 m (3,200 feet) in the waters around Antarctica. Only a few specimens have ever been observed by scientists, usually as bycatch in deep-sea fisheries. We asked marine scientist Nathan Robinson to design his dream mission using all the capabilities of our ship the #OceanXplorer. His

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