Giant Squid DNA Found in Deep Canyons off Australia

May 7, 2026 - 11:45

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Giant Squid DNA Found in Deep Canyons off Australia

A giant squid, at least 10-12 feet in length, approaches the Medusa’s e-jelly lure before realizing the e-jelly is not food and retreating. Image credit: Edie Widder & Nathan Robinson.

Using environmental DNA (eDNA) collected from waters more than 4 km deep off Western Australia’s Nyinggulu (Ningaloo) coast, researchers identified a total of 226 species across 11 major animal groups.

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