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Oil Exploration Leads To Video of a Mysterious Elbowed Squid

Posted by timothy on from the that-is-one-freaky-cephalopod dept.

eldavojohn writes "A rare glimpse from Shell Oil of a giant squid brings to light the strange relationships some deep sea marine biologists have with drilling companies. The video of the squid (Magnapinna) is very rare as this creature remains largely a mystery to science. While some are concerned of a conflict of interest, biologists and big oil sure make for strange bedfellows. The video is from 200 miles off the coast of Houston, TX and about 4,000 feet down." Looking at this creature gives me the willies, frankly.

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  1. Re:Shoot the cameraman. by Dan541 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I would have been zoomed out while panning so yes, I would have done considerably better.

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