WATCH: Colossal squid caught on camera for the first time in history

CapeTalk’s Clarence Ford speaks with Barbara Friedman about this and other stories trending online.

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The colossal squid has been captured on camera in its natural habitat for the first time since it was discovered 100 years ago.

“The only colossal squids that scientists had ever studied had been dead in the stomachs of whales and other sea life.”

- Barbara Friedman, Digital Content Editor

Experts believe this squid can grow up to 7 metres in length and weigh as much as 500kg.

The squid captured on camera by a group of international scientists was a juvenile, and only 30cm long.

“For a squid that is very big.”

- Barbara Friedman, Digital Content Editor

It was spotted 600 metres deep in the South Atlantic Ocean.

The scientists were on an expedition to discover new marine life when they spotted the young colossal squid.

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