Vampire Squid from Hell Discovered | Washington DC News

A newly discovered deep-sea squid, dubbed the “vampire squid from hell,” has stunned scientists off California’s coast. Living in the eerie twilight zone, this bizarre creature flips its cloak-like webbing to reveal spiky defenses and thrives on drifting organic debris. Not a true squid, it belongs to its own unique order, Opisthoteuthida, and its scientific name, Vampyroteuthis infernalis, perfectly captures its haunting appearance. Observed via ROVs, it moves slowly and survives in low-oxygen waters, offering fresh insights into deep-sea biodiversity. Researchers are now unraveling its mysteries—reproduction, ecology, and role in the abyss—reminding us that Earth’s oceans still hold countless wonders waiting to be discovered. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com 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/eda5251910e564c7