Yes, Virginia, there really is a huge squid

[Guba]

Take a look at this article about New Zealand fishermen who landed a really BIG squid while fishing for sea bass. Sure convinces me that there are some REALLY huge critters down there (way down there, thankfully).

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070222/ap_on_fe_st/new_zealand_colossal_squid_4

Amazing. Be sure to check out the slide show.

 

[Fish_Whisperer]

WOW!! How'd you like to be cruisin' along underwater and have something like THAT come out of the gloom?!:11: ctopus: :dropmouth

 

[lisajade]

They are absolutely amazing creatures!!!!

 

[Walter]

Mote has one pickled on display.

 

[PM-Performance]

I saw this earlier too. Absolutely insane.
Just imagine how much more interesting creatures are down in the unknown depths. Reminds me of the Abyss movie. Thats the great thing about the oceans and sea life. They are always finding new species and new things. This always had me interesting.

 

[jaybombs25]

I personally would love to see one diving would be freaked out for a wile but after the inital shock i would be in total awe

 

[gangrel441]

I personally would love to see one diving would be freaked out for a wile but after the inital shock i would be in total awe

Not from what I have heard about these guys...more like eaten...

From what we know, colossals are pretty foul-tempered, and quite potent predators. I would no more want to be in the water with one of these guys than I would with a Megaladon. :11:

 

[jaybombs25]

probably a better way to go than of cancer LOL

 

[Fish_Whisperer]

I personally would love to see one diving would be freaked out for a wile but after the inital shock i would be in total awe

I would be changing the color of my wetsuit. *ahem*

 

[gangrel441]

probably a better way to go than of cancer LOL

Well, you know...if that's your immediate choices....