Lit by the fading sunset and the emerging moon, the two scientists zip up their wetsuits and head out to the beach of La Jolla Shores in Southern California. Soon after, marine biologist Theodora ...

A new video captured in the mesopelagic zone finally shows scientists how giant squids stalk and attack their prey in the deep ocean. The video is the first of its kind. Researchers used ...

A colossal squid has been captured on camera in its natural habitat for the first time in the 100 years since its discovery — and it’s a baby. The squid, measuring about one foot in length, was seen ...

Researchers from Hokkaido University in Japan have uncovered fossil evidence suggesting that squids originated around 100 million years ago and rapidly diversified, becoming dominant predators in ...

The day a male spear squid hatches determines which mating tactic he will use throughout his life, according to new research. Spear squid (Heterololigo bleekeri) that hatch earlier in the season ...

(CN) — Using 3D imaging of rocks, a research team from Hokkaido University in Japan found evidence that ancient squids once dominated the oceans. Cephalopods are model animals for long-term evolution, ...

New research could finally explain how highly social deep-sea squid, with their glowing bodies and bioluminescent flashes, are able to coordinate their actions despite living in near-total blackness.

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. Ah, ...

Watch rare footage of deep sea "octopus squid" reveal its bioluminescent photophores as it attacks an underwater camera. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...