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Colossal Squid

The Deep-Sea Giants of the Southern Ocean

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Colossal Squid

By: Ryan Christopher Cox-Bedsworth
Narrated by: Zelkaeru
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Unearth the Secrets of the Deep!

Colossal Squid: The Deep-Sea Giants of the Southern Ocean is your definitive guide to one of the ocean’s most mysterious and awe-inspiring creatures—Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni. Dive beneath the ice-covered waters of the Southern Ocean and discover a world few have seen, filled with massive tentacles, dinner-plate-sized eyes, and behaviors that continue to baffle marine scientists.

Inside this richly detailed book, you'll explore:

Anatomy & Morphology – From 40 cm eyes to swiveling hooks, get an up-close look at the physiology of the ocean’s largest invertebrate.

Habitat & Distribution – Learn where these elusive giants roam and how they survive in the pitch-black Antarctic depths.

Feeding & Predators – Discover what’s on the squid’s menu and how it avoids becoming a meal for sperm whales.

Life Cycle & Reproduction – Millions of eggs. Sub-ice shelf spawning. A mating mystery like no other.

Latest Scientific Discoveries – Including 2025’s first live footage of a juvenile, and global research missions chasing squid DNA.

Conservation & Climate – Explore how climate change might reshape the colossal squid's hidden world.

Perfect for:

Curious minds and science lovers

Marine biology students and educators

Nature enthusiasts and deep-sea fanatics

Fans of cryptids, krakens, and real-life sea monsters

Includes: Full citations, updated scientific findings, and a glimpse into the future of deep-sea exploration.

Whether you're a seasoned marine biologist or just squid-curious, this is your deep-dive ticket into one of the ocean’s last living mysteries.

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©2025 Ryan Cox-Bedsworth (P)2025 Ryan Cox-Bedsworth
Animals Biological Sciences Outdoors & Nature Science Polar Region
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