Comments on: Colossal chromatophores

By: Jeff G.

Jeff G. — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:10:24 +0000

This could eb the coolest thing I’ve ever seen on the web. Awesome!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:17:45 +0000

At 9:15 A.M. Kiwitime (Wed)there are three cameras with shots of the big Messie. Which of the three show the most accurate color?

By: chrispaulin

chrispaulin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:53:26 +0000

They pulled it onboard in a net with a crane.

By: Shabnam

Shabnam — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:40:37 +0000

Just wondering..

How did they manage to carry it onboard and into a freezer? 1000 pounds is alot!

By: Florence Liger

Florence Liger — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:53:00 +0000

Yes you are right – they have been picking the net off the skin.

The squid was frozen on the fishing boat, San Aspiring in the Ross Sea, Antartica. It was frozen in the net used to bring it onto the boat.

By: Heather Smith

Heather Smith — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:41:12 +0000

First of all, THANK YOU for allowing us all over the world and especially here in New Hampshire, US to watch the amazing work you are doing. My question is, what is he picking off of the colossal squid skin? Was it pieces of net or something else?

I can’t wait until it’s thawed – I’ve been a HUGE fan of the giant squid since the first evidence found of one!!