Bigfin Squid Surprise in Monterey Bay | Orange County News

Scientists on a whale-habitat research trip in Monterey Bay stumbled upon a rare bigfin squid—yes, the elusive Magnapinna—while collecting DNA and sound data. Unplanned and utterly wild, the sighting thrilled researchers like Olívia Soares Pereira, who shouted the squid’s name as she filmed it. This deep-sea marvel, far from their main mission’s focus on the Davidson Seamount, proves how much remains hidden beneath the waves. It’s moments like these that fuel science’s endless quest to uncover Earth’s last uncharted frontiers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/094a34a82e72227f