Recently, researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, the Helmholtz research center, and the University of South Florida made a fascinating discovery deep underwater: an unknown species of giant calamari from the Gonatidae family. Using a submarine robot, they stumbled upon this creature incubating giant eggs, a rarity in the marine world.
What makes this find even more intriguing is the size of the eggs—measuring 11.6 millimeters (0.4 inches), they are twice the size of typical squid eggs. Even more surprising was the small number found—only between 30 and 40 eggs. This is a stark contrast to other squid species, which often lay thousands of eggs in a single brood.
The discovery sheds new light on the reproductive habits and biology of deep-sea squid species, providing valuable insights into their life cycle and behavior. Researchers are now eagerly studying these findings to better understand the ecological role and conservation needs of these mysterious deep-sea creatures.