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Many deep-sea species are classified as data deficient because of limited observational records.
Due to the rarity of intact specimens and the difficulty of deep Antarctic research, population estimates for Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni remain highly uncertain.
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Most available data come from indirect evidence such as whale stomach contents, fishing bycatch, and isolated captures, making large-scale population modeling extremely challenging.
This uncertainty complicates conservation assessments, especially as climate change and commercial fishing increasingly affect Antarctic ecosystems.
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