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Giant squid discovery uncovers a hidden deep-sea world off Australia

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily·May 14, 2026

Scientists exploring deep underwater canyons off the coast of Western Australia uncovered a hidden world packed with bizarre and elusive marine life — including signs of the legendary giant squid. By analyzing traces of DNA floating in seawater from depths exceeding 4 kilometers, researchers identified 226 species ranging from deep-diving whales to strange fish rarely or never seen in the region before. Some of the creatures may even be unknown to science.

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Giant squid discovery uncovers a hidden deep-sea world off Australia

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