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This rare deep-sea squid may trick predators and prey by sticking its head in mud

Learn about the deep sea squid that was found buried in mud, sticking its tentacles out to blend in with the environment.
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Meet the Deep Sea’s Newest Oddities, From Zombie Worms to Death Balls

The deep sea around Antarctica just got a whole lot weirder as researchers have discovered at least 30 previously unknown ...
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Trawlers catch deep-sea predator with ‘very large' eyes. It's a new species

Around an island off mainland Taiwan, shrimp trawlers hauled in their nets and started sifting through their catch. A deep-sea predator with "very large" eyes caught their attention - and for good ...

Deep-sea squid caught masquerading as sponge stalks in Pacific abyss

Cephalopods—the class of animals that comprises octopuses and squids—are ubiquitous throughout the ocean, including in the ...
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Deep-Sea Mining Could Push Sharks And Rays Closer To Extinction

The rush to mine the deep ocean is no longer a distant possibility. It’s here, thanks to global demand for minerals like cobalt and nickel rising, meaning governments and corporations are eyeing the ...
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Trawlers catch deep-sea predator with ‘very large’ eyes. It’s a new species

Trawlers off Taiwan caught a deep-sea predator with “very large” eyes and discovered a new species, a study said. Getty Images/iStockphoto Around an island off mainland Taiwan, shrimp trawlers hauled ...