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Thursday, February 22, 2007

Colossal catch

This Colossal Squid was brought to the surface by Kiwi fishers out longlining for Toothfish.

The species was first contemplated in 1925, on the evidence of two tentacles found in a sperm whale's stomach. Since then there have been only a few sightings.

On the one hand, I'm excited, on the other saddened by the great creature being dragged to the surface. Prior to its capture, knowledge that the Colossal was there, but little known, was reassuring evidence that the sea is one of the few places left that remain dark, mysterious and truly confronting. Humans need a few places like that to keep us honest.

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