Architeuthis dux, better known as the giant squid, is likely the inspiration for the legendary kraken. The Granger Collection, New York There are few monsters left in the world. As our species has ...

The mysterious giant squid has rarely ever been seen by humans, let alone photographed or filmed swimming in its natural habitat. Most of what we know about giant squids has come from fishermen ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

A photo that has been shared online for years allegedly shows a giant squid washed up on a beach. In early January 2025, an X user posted the photograph at the top of a thread supposedly showing the ...

Marine scientists have detailed a likely unknown species of squid that may spend years without eating to carefully watch over her eggs until they hatch. A deep-sea hooked squid was recently caught on ...

Edie Widder was eating lunch in the mess hall of the Research Vessel Point Sur on Tuesday when her colleague Nathan J. Robinson dashed in. She ran from the table, made certain by his flailing arms and ...

Schmidt Ocean researchers searching the Atlantic Ocean for deep-sea vents spotted a “rare” and elusive squid swimming nearby, video shows. Screengrab from Schmidt Ocean's YouTube video Scanning the ...

19 1/2-foot, 103-pound specimen may provide clues to protect endangered whales Looking something like an alien being from the movie "Independence Day," the 19 1/2-foot-long, 103-pound giant squid ...