Nature & Environment

Weird googly-eyed squid found on sea floor

By T.K. Randall
August 16, 2016

Image: AI-generated (Midjourney) Discovered by the research vessel EV Nautilus, the peculiar purple cephalopod looks a bit like a cartoon character thanks to its large googly eyes which almost appear to be painted on.

A member of the Rossia pacifica (or stubby squid) species, the cute little creature was discovered around 900 meters under the sea by researchers using a remote-operated submersible vehicle.

Stubby squids can be typically found across the Northern Pacific and grow up to 11cm in length.


Source: Sydney Morning Herald

Tags: Squid, Nautilus