Giant Squid
Part of the Science Explorations Curriculum Collection.
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Part of the Science Explorations Curriculum Collection.
Investigate the mysterious world of the giant squid—the deep sea. This ocean habitat is home to billions of animals, many relying on amazing adaptations, such as bioluminescence, that allow them to survive in extreme conditions.
Recently, a giant squid was photographed for the first time. Before that, no one had ever seen a living specimen. See how scientists have gone about studying this elusive creature.