Giant squid detected in underwater canyons in rare discovery

Giant squid detected in underwater canyons in rare discovery

The giant squid was detected along with over 220 species, including some that might have never been discovered before.

Groundbreaking Discovery: Giant Squid DNA Uncovered in Deep Canyon Off Australia’s Coast

Utilizing environmental DNA (eDNA) from depths exceeding 4 km off the coast of Western Australia’s Ningaloo, researchers have identified an astounding 226 species spanning 11 major animal groups. This includes remarkable finds like the giant squid, which hasn’t been previously documented in the region, as well as species believed to be new to science. When [...] The post Groundbreaking Discovery: Giant Squid DNA Uncovered in Deep Canyon Off Aust…

Giant Squid DNA Found in Deep Canyons off Australia

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. The post Giant Squid DNA Found in Deep Canyons off Australia appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.