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Remotely operated vehicles have captured other deep-sea squid species, but not a confirmed adult colossal squid.
All confirmed adult specimens of Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni have been recovered dead, either from fishing nets or from predator stomach contents. Direct observation of a mature individual in its natural environment remains unachieved.
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The absence of live adult footage highlights the extreme difficulty of exploring Antarctic deep waters. Harsh conditions, seasonal ice cover, and great depth limit research access.
This gap in observation underscores how even the largest marine invertebrates can remain largely mysterious in the 21st century.
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