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Discovery of ‘muddy squid’ highlights deep-sea knowledge gaps

Caught on camera by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) 4,000 metres below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, the 'muddy squid' was displaying unusual behaviour.
Caught on camera by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) 4,000 metres below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, the 'muddy squid' was displaying unusual behaviour.
Discovery of ‘muddy squid’ highlights deep-sea knowledge gaps

Deep-sea scientists who have recorded ‘unusual’ behaviour from what they believe is a new species of squid say the discovery highlights the lack of understanding in such ocean environments. Caught on camera by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) 4,000 metres below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, the squid – nicknamed by the researchers as the ‘muddy squid’ - buried its head in the sediment, leaving its tentacles exposed in an effort to seemingly mimic the stalk of a deep-sea sponge.

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Dr Alasdair O'Dell of SAMS presents at the Seagrass Symposium 2025 as the baton is handed over to SAMS for the next event in 2027

Wed, Dec 10, '25

Oban to host UK seagrass conference

Conference is opportunity to showcase restoration work in Scotland

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Daniel Carcajona, business development manager at SAMS Enterprise, receives the Judges Award from Lucas Pegoraro, from award sponsor Cubico Sustainable Investments, and one of the event hosts, Rachel Parris

Fri, Dec 5, '25

SAMS' renewables research recognised at industry awards

SAMS combines AI, robotics and biology expertise to improve marine growth assessments

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The Steele Ocean Science Building is part of the Dalhousie University campus

Wed, Dec 3, '25

Transatlantic exchange will strengthen Celtic connections

Scottish-Canadian connection opens up world class teaching to more students

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Sign up for SAMS Open Day

Mon, Sep 1, '25