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Before this footage, nearly all scientific knowledge about colossal squid came from whale stomach contents and accidental fishing captures.
In 2007, researchers captured video footage of a juvenile Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni in the Ross Sea using a remotely operated camera system, marking the first confirmed observation of the species alive in its natural environment.
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The footage provided rare behavioral clues, including slow, deliberate movements consistent with energy conservation strategies in cold, deep waters.
This milestone demonstrated how modern deep-sea imaging technology is transforming our understanding of elusive marine giants that had previously been known only from remains.
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