Rare giant squid washed up in Australia

KrazeeStacee · 07-11-2007, 10:31 AM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070711/...ralia_squid_dc

Rare giant squid washed up in Australia

CANBERRA (Reuters) - One of the largest giant squid ever found has washed up on a remote Australian beach, sparking a race against time by scientists to examine the rarely seen deep-ocean creature.
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The squid, the mantle or main body of which measured two-meters (6.5 feet) long, was found by a walker late on Tuesday on Ocean Beach, near Strahan, on the western coast of island state Tasmania.

"It's a whopper," Tasmanian Museum senior curator Genefor Walker-Smith told local media on Wednesday. "The main mantle is about one meter across and its total length is about eight meters."

Scientists would take samples from the creature, identified by state parks officials as an Architeuthis, which can grow to more than 10 meters (33 feet) in length and weigh more than 275 kilograms (606 pounds). The Tasmanian animal was 250 kg, Pemberton said.

The tentacles had been badly damaged, so the overall length of the animal could not be determined, a Tasmania Parks and Wildlife spokeswoman said. Park rangers had moved the remains from the water.

Giant squid, once believed to be mythical despite occasional sightings by mariners, feed on fish and other squid. Last year, fishermen off the Falkland Islands caught a complete animal measuring 8.62 meters.

Scientists believe giant squid usually live at ocean depths of between 200-700 meters (660-2,300 ft), relying in part on volleyball-sized eyes, the largest in the animal kingdom.

Scientists said giant squid gathered along Australia's continental shelf in cold mid-winter waters to feed on Grenadier fish. The squid were in turn hunted by sperm whales migrating north from the Southern Ocean.

Japanese ocean researchers captured the first ever pictures of a live giant squid in September 2004 off Japan's Ogasawara Islands at a depth of 900 meters.

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Is it just me or does it seem weird that all of a sudden we're hearing more and more about these creatures being found?

Either way that's pretty cool, I wonder what happened to it.

brendo_91 · 07-11-2007, 10:43 AM

http://www.phobos-deimos.com/Cthulhu/cthulhu.jpg

D. · 07-11-2007, 10:48 AM

pics or it didn't happen.

brendo_91 · 07-11-2007, 10:53 AM

i already posted one!!

KrazeeStacee · 07-11-2007, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.

pics or it didn't happen.

It's poor tentacles!

The Jesus · 07-11-2007, 11:11 AM

It was coming ashore to pick up its pre-ordered copy of Zeitgeist.

KrazeeStacee · 07-11-2007, 11:15 AM

D. · 07-11-2007, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Jesus

It was coming ashore to pick up its pre-ordered copy of Zeitgeist.

lol

IamJuan · 07-11-2007, 11:19 AM

It had heard 'Bleeding the Orchsquid'

brendo_91 · 07-11-2007, 11:22 AM

Featuring such songs as:

That's The Way (My Tentacles Rape)
Squidz
Pomp and Cephalopods
etc...

Aeroplane · 07-11-2007, 11:25 AM

damn, these things just keep popping up now.

The Jesus · 07-11-2007, 11:25 AM

IamJuan · 07-11-2007, 11:25 AM

don't forget

United Squids
Neveroctopus
Come On (let's squid)
and
7 shades of black squid ink

D. · 07-11-2007, 11:26 AM

IamJuan · 07-11-2007, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.

reaching...

and grasping with victory!

brendo_91 · 07-11-2007, 11:27 AM

Doomsday Cthulhu?

IamJuan · 07-11-2007, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brendo_91

Doomsday Cthulhu?

nice

ravenguy2000 · 07-11-2007, 11:29 AM

this thread is silly

Aeroplane · 07-11-2007, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.

del

yeah that's right, bitch! you better del!

IamJuan · 07-11-2007, 11:35 AM

Squids don't mess around.. look at the claws on their club tentacle...

D. · 07-11-2007, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aeroplane

yeah that's right, bitch! you better del!

man, i totally had something, but then in the middle i got an overwhelming feeling of 'meh'

bardy · 07-11-2007, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aeroplane

damn, these things just keep popping up now.

ITS CUZ GLOBAL WARMING IS HURTIN TEH DEEP SEA CURRANTS

IamJuan · 07-11-2007, 12:05 PM

Bardy, my parents would love your avatar. They have 3 miniature Schnauzers

bardy · 07-11-2007, 12:06 PM

well show it to them then, dude!

IamJuan · 07-11-2007, 12:07 PM

They're on their anniversary trip, get back today. ****43 YEARS****

bardy · 07-11-2007, 12:16 PM

do they have any tips for a good marriage?

IamJuan · 07-11-2007, 12:19 PM

I could ask em, if you'd like!

bardy · 07-11-2007, 12:25 PM

that would be cool!! I always like asking that of couples who have been married for a long time. I need all the help I can get

IamJuan · 07-11-2007, 12:25 PM

Will do, I will report back after they get back from the trip

ravenguy2000 · 07-11-2007, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bardy

ITS CUZ GLOBAL WARMING IS HURTIN TEH DEEP SEA CURRANTS

AHM IN UR CZZZ

KILLIN UR SKWIDZ

07-11-2007, 10:31 AM	#1
KrazeeStacee Immortal Location: Sherwood Forest Posts: 21,296	Rare giant squid washed up in Australia http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070711/...ralia_squid_dc Rare giant squid washed up in Australia CANBERRA (Reuters) - One of the largest giant squid ever found has washed up on a remote Australian beach, sparking a race against time by scientists to examine the rarely seen deep-ocean creature. ADVERTISEMENT The squid, the mantle or main body of which measured two-meters (6.5 feet) long, was found by a walker late on Tuesday on Ocean Beach, near Strahan, on the western coast of island state Tasmania. "It's a whopper," Tasmanian Museum senior curator Genefor Walker-Smith told local media on Wednesday. "The main mantle is about one meter across and its total length is about eight meters." Scientists would take samples from the creature, identified by state parks officials as an Architeuthis, which can grow to more than 10 meters (33 feet) in length and weigh more than 275 kilograms (606 pounds). The Tasmanian animal was 250 kg, Pemberton said. The tentacles had been badly damaged, so the overall length of the animal could not be determined, a Tasmania Parks and Wildlife spokeswoman said. Park rangers had moved the remains from the water. Giant squid, once believed to be mythical despite occasional sightings by mariners, feed on fish and other squid. Last year, fishermen off the Falkland Islands caught a complete animal measuring 8.62 meters. Scientists believe giant squid usually live at ocean depths of between 200-700 meters (660-2,300 ft), relying in part on volleyball-sized eyes, the largest in the animal kingdom. Scientists said giant squid gathered along Australia's continental shelf in cold mid-winter waters to feed on Grenadier fish. The squid were in turn hunted by sperm whales migrating north from the Southern Ocean. Japanese ocean researchers captured the first ever pictures of a live giant squid in September 2004 off Japan's Ogasawara Islands at a depth of 900 meters. ____________________ Is it just me or does it seem weird that all of a sudden we're hearing more and more about these creatures being found? Either way that's pretty cool, I wonder what happened to it.

07-11-2007, 10:43 AM	#2
brendo_91 Minion of Satan Location: ██████████ Posts: 6,479	http://www.phobos-deimos.com/Cthulhu/cthulhu.jpg

07-11-2007, 10:48 AM	#3
D. Consume my pants. Location: Missouri Posts: 36,063	pics or it didn't happen.

07-11-2007, 10:53 AM	#4
brendo_91 Minion of Satan Location: ██████████ Posts: 6,479	i already posted one!!

07-11-2007, 11:11 AM	#6
The Jesus Minion of Satan Location: Kiltworld Posts: 5,945	It was coming ashore to pick up its pre-ordered copy of Zeitgeist.

07-11-2007, 11:15 AM	#7
KrazeeStacee Immortal Location: Sherwood Forest Posts: 21,296

07-11-2007, 11:19 AM	#9
IamJuan Demi-God Posts: 290	It had heard 'Bleeding the Orchsquid'

07-11-2007, 11:22 AM	#10
brendo_91 Minion of Satan Location: ██████████ Posts: 6,479	Featuring such songs as: That's The Way (My Tentacles Rape) Squidz Pomp and Cephalopods etc...

07-11-2007, 11:25 AM	#11
Aeroplane Minion of Satan Location: fine. i must finally admit it: LA, CA Posts: 8,587	damn, these things just keep popping up now.

07-11-2007, 11:26 AM	#14
D. Consume my pants. Location: Missouri Posts: 36,063	del

07-11-2007, 11:27 AM	#16
brendo_91 Minion of Satan Location: ██████████ Posts: 6,479	Doomsday Cthulhu?

07-11-2007, 11:29 AM	#18
ravenguy2000 NO FATS Location: NO FEMS Posts: 29,008	this thread is silly

07-11-2007, 11:35 AM	#20
IamJuan Demi-God Posts: 290	Squids don't mess around.. look at the claws on their club tentacle...

07-11-2007, 12:05 PM	#23
IamJuan Demi-God Posts: 290	Bardy, my parents would love your avatar. They have 3 miniature Schnauzers

07-11-2007, 12:06 PM	#24
bardy Immortal Location: helllllloooooo!! Posts: 20,831	well show it to them then, dude!

07-11-2007, 12:07 PM	#25
IamJuan Demi-God Posts: 290	They're on their anniversary trip, get back today. **43 YEARS**

07-11-2007, 12:16 PM	#26
bardy Immortal Location: helllllloooooo!! Posts: 20,831	do they have any tips for a good marriage?

07-11-2007, 12:19 PM	#27
IamJuan Demi-God Posts: 290	I could ask em, if you'd like!

07-11-2007, 12:25 PM	#28
bardy Immortal Location: helllllloooooo!! Posts: 20,831	that would be cool!! I always like asking that of couples who have been married for a long time. I need all the help I can get