'Glass squid’ discovered in the depths of the North Pacific Ocean

4,068 views · Published 7 October 2017 · 0:59 · Indexed 28 October 2026

Channel: CGTN · 2017 · News & Politics

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The United States National Marine Conservation Organization found this shimmering beauty in the ocean. The cockatoo squid, also known as the glass squid, has a clearly visible digestive gland. They also have color-changing chromatophores, which flash with reddish hues, helping them blend in. Living in the dark depths, their transparency makes them hard to spot.

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