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Greg B · 03-25-2004, 07:53 PM

As if shit on Earth ain't fucked up enough I gotta learn that there are actually giant flying squids! Who thought this shit up? I guess I oughtta be thankful cause it could be worse. They could be 'giant flying squids with guns' or some such nonsense. Just when you thought it was safe...
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Giant Squid Invasion On
The Shores Of Southern Chile
3-24-4

Masses of large ocean-going squid have inundated the shores of Southern Chile, alarming local fishermen who fear these carnivorous invaders could threaten fish stocks. Envisat has helped account for their otherwise mysterious arrival.

These jumbo flying squid - Dosidicus gigas is their Latin name - are some of the largest known squids on the planet: the ones here measure between 70 to 150 centimetres in length, although specimens have been known to reach more than three metres. Making their home in the open ocean, they rise to the surface at night to aggressively feed on small fish using barbed suckers. In the final days of February more than 200 of the squid were washed up on the beaches around Ancud, on the northern coast of the island of Chilo' in southern Chile. Further incursions have since taken place towards Calbuco, on the inner side of the Chacao channel and towards the southern part of the island along the coast, up to Castro in the middle of the big island of 'Los Lagos' region of the country. Strandings have also been reported in more northerly areas such as Chile's VIII region.

Wondering why these deepwater animals unexpectedly made it to coastal waters is a matter of more than just scientific interest. Thousands of Chileans earn their livelihood from fishing in this part of the country, and these voracious cephalopods are known to prey on commercial fish including hake, sardines and anchovies. The squid themselves are a delicacy in some parts of the world but there is no local tradition of catching or consuming them.

But an explanation for the incursions was available ñ from 800 km away in space. Envisat's Advanced Along Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR) instrument works like a space-based thermometer, taking the temperature of land and sea as it orbits the Earth. It can measure sea surface temperature (SST) to an accuracy of 0.3 degrees centigrade at a spatial resolution of one square km.

A Chilean team is currently working with AATSR SST results in combination with ocean colour data from another Envisat instrument, the Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer (MERIS). The main goal of the project is to investigate the feasibility of a satellite-based early warning system for harmful phytoplankton blooms ñ explosive growths of sometimes toxic marine algae.

"The AATSR results show the appearance of the squid was connected with changes in the water mass conditions off the coast of Southern Chile in recent weeks," says Dr Cristina RodrÌguez-Benito of oceanography company Mariscope Chilena.

This part of the Chilean coast, like most western continental coasts, is subject to upwellings - cold, nutrient-rich waters rise from the oceans depths as prevailing winds blow warmer surface waters away. The phenomenon supports rich fisheries. But the AATSR data reveal that a coastal upwelling that typically influencing the waters between ChiloÈ and the mainland was not seen in the last week of February.

"This caused an influx of warmer water, between 0.5 and 1.5 degrees, and also squid, which are attracted to steep temperature and salinity gradients in the sea where they find their food," adds RodrÌguez-Benito. "The squid ended up in a lens of cold water between warmer masses, and this carried them into the inner Gulf of Ancud area.

"The decrease in water temperature in the inner areas can also have a direct effect on aquaculture, because the metabolic systems of fish species are very sensitive to such changes. Envisat's AATSR data registered a decrease of up to 3C.

"Even more important than temperature is the indication of the entrance of a water mass poor in oxygen that could be the reason for the losses already registered in some aquaculture sites.

"We are interested in such events as part of our main project because temperature gradients are often where new phytoplankton blooms occur. But the possibility of being able to predict these phenomena would be very useful also to the fishing industry."

The team plans to present their experiences of using Envisat data in this way to a conference this month of the Chilean Civil Protection Organisation.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0323072405.htm

Platinumpimp · 03-25-2004, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Greg B
As if shit on Earth ain't fucked up enough I gotta learn that there are actually giant flying squids! Who thought this shit up? I guess I oughtta be thankful cause it could be worse. They could be 'giant flying squids with guns' or some such nonsense. Just when you thought it was safe...
------

Giant Squid Invasion On
The Shores Of Southern Chile
3-24-4

Masses of large ocean-going squid have inundated the shores of Southern Chile, alarming local fishermen who fear these carnivorous invaders could threaten fish stocks. Envisat has helped account for their otherwise mysterious arrival.

These jumbo flying squid - Dosidicus gigas is their Latin name - are some of the largest known squids on the planet: the ones here measure between 70 to 150 centimetres in length, although specimens have been known to reach more than three metres. Making their home in the open ocean, they rise to the surface at night to aggressively feed on small fish using barbed suckers. In the final days of February more than 200 of the squid were washed up on the beaches around Ancud, on the northern coast of the island of Chilo' in southern Chile. Further incursions have since taken place towards Calbuco, on the inner side of the Chacao channel and towards the southern part of the island along the coast, up to Castro in the middle of the big island of 'Los Lagos' region of the country. Strandings have also been reported in more northerly areas such as Chile's VIII region.

Wondering why these deepwater animals unexpectedly made it to coastal waters is a matter of more than just scientific interest. Thousands of Chileans earn their livelihood from fishing in this part of the country, and these voracious cephalopods are known to prey on commercial fish including hake, sardines and anchovies. The squid themselves are a delicacy in some parts of the world but there is no local tradition of catching or consuming them.

But an explanation for the incursions was available ñ from 800 km away in space. Envisat's Advanced Along Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR) instrument works like a space-based thermometer, taking the temperature of land and sea as it orbits the Earth. It can measure sea surface temperature (SST) to an accuracy of 0.3 degrees centigrade at a spatial resolution of one square km.

A Chilean team is currently working with AATSR SST results in combination with ocean colour data from another Envisat instrument, the Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer (MERIS). The main goal of the project is to investigate the feasibility of a satellite-based early warning system for harmful phytoplankton blooms ñ explosive growths of sometimes toxic marine algae.

"The AATSR results show the appearance of the squid was connected with changes in the water mass conditions off the coast of Southern Chile in recent weeks," says Dr Cristina RodrÌguez-Benito of oceanography company Mariscope Chilena.

This part of the Chilean coast, like most western continental coasts, is subject to upwellings - cold, nutrient-rich waters rise from the oceans depths as prevailing winds blow warmer surface waters away. The phenomenon supports rich fisheries. But the AATSR data reveal that a coastal upwelling that typically influencing the waters between ChiloÈ and the mainland was not seen in the last week of February.

"This caused an influx of warmer water, between 0.5 and 1.5 degrees, and also squid, which are attracted to steep temperature and salinity gradients in the sea where they find their food," adds RodrÌguez-Benito. "The squid ended up in a lens of cold water between warmer masses, and this carried them into the inner Gulf of Ancud area.

"The decrease in water temperature in the inner areas can also have a direct effect on aquaculture, because the metabolic systems of fish species are very sensitive to such changes. Envisat's AATSR data registered a decrease of up to 3C.

"Even more important than temperature is the indication of the entrance of a water mass poor in oxygen that could be the reason for the losses already registered in some aquaculture sites.

"We are interested in such events as part of our main project because temperature gradients are often where new phytoplankton blooms occur. But the possibility of being able to predict these phenomena would be very useful also to the fishing industry."

The team plans to present their experiences of using Envisat data in this way to a conference this month of the Chilean Civil Protection Organisation.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0323072405.htm

thats an interesting post, thanks

03-25-2004, 07:56 PM

I wonder how they taste.

Paul -C- · 03-25-2004, 07:57 PM

Wow that's a lot to read!

Rob · 03-25-2004, 08:01 PM

Well shit, the fishermen should just start catching the squid instead of the fish! I'm sure a little more Calamari in the world never hurt anyone!

stephanie m. · 03-25-2004, 08:02 PM

neato!

crockett · 03-25-2004, 08:12 PM

all that reading and there is no flying squid pics? WTF I feel jipped

TweetyBird · 03-25-2004, 08:13 PM

all that reading for nothing... no pics

gornyhuy · 03-25-2004, 08:14 PM

cherrylula · 03-25-2004, 08:16 PM

I was almost expecting some pervy squid toons

attack of the horny flying squid!

TheSenator · 03-25-2004, 08:22 PM

I can't believe I just read that whole thing

Mr. Marks · 03-25-2004, 08:44 PM

I don't think it's true.

03-25-2004, 08:50 PM

insane!
evolution at it's best

Greg B · 03-26-2004, 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by bdjuf
insane!
evolution at it's best

ROFL! To heck with all that! If I EVER see a 9 foot long flying carnivorous squid I will break the Guinness Book of World Records for ass hauling.

They will have to FedEx my drawers to catch up to me!

foolio · 03-26-2004, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by shermsshack
I wonder how they taste.

exactly my thoughts

dunefield · 03-26-2004, 01:21 PM

I was expecting some hentai pic of some tenticle creature...

Repetitive Monkey · 03-26-2004, 01:28 PM

Squid rings are delicious.

EZRhino · 03-26-2004, 01:30 PM

Damn world is coming to an end. Sqids now, whats next giant killer goldfish

mpulse · 03-26-2004, 01:34 PM

mmmm...calarmari! Now all they need is a tanker full of marinara to capsize and all would be well

C-Bass · 03-26-2004, 01:35 PM

we could make lots of fried squid for everyone and feed the hungry!!!

goBigtime · 03-26-2004, 01:42 PM

They are about this big:

Steve · 03-26-2004, 01:58 PM

I still dont get the whole "flying" part. They obviously dont have wings and fly like a bird, but can this species of squid glide out of the water, similar to the "flying" fish?
Would be cool to see video of that!

ModelPerfect · 03-26-2004, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by goBigtime
They are about this big:

ika anyone?
That's got to be a wierd site to wake up to...

runaway · 03-26-2004, 02:23 PM

DAMN thats interesting!!

jhauser · 03-26-2004, 02:51 PM

Wow those things are scarey looking.

biglou · 03-26-2004, 04:16 PM

If there's one positive not, squids is good eatin'!

$5 submissions · 03-26-2004, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by shermsshack
I wonder how they taste.

Exactly what I was thinking. Nothing like some Calamari with pomodoro sauce on fresh pasta. YUM!

kimzar · 03-26-2004, 05:09 PM

thats crazy, wonder what else is down there?

Hentaikid · 03-27-2004, 05:22 AM

Giant squid are poisonous, their tissues are filled with ammonia. So no giant sushi meals for you, I'm afraid.

dav555add · 03-27-2004, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hentaikid
Giant squid are poisonous, their tissues are filled with ammonia. So no giant sushi meals for you, I'm afraid.

03-25-2004, 07:53 PM	#1
Greg B So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: EARTH (for the time being) Posts: 7,014	GIANT FLYING SQUID Attacks??? WTF??? As if shit on Earth ain't fucked up enough I gotta learn that there are actually giant flying squids! Who thought this shit up? I guess I oughtta be thankful cause it could be worse. They could be 'giant flying squids with guns' or some such nonsense. Just when you thought it was safe... ------ Giant Squid Invasion On The Shores Of Southern Chile 3-24-4 Masses of large ocean-going squid have inundated the shores of Southern Chile, alarming local fishermen who fear these carnivorous invaders could threaten fish stocks. Envisat has helped account for their otherwise mysterious arrival. These jumbo flying squid - Dosidicus gigas is their Latin name - are some of the largest known squids on the planet: the ones here measure between 70 to 150 centimetres in length, although specimens have been known to reach more than three metres. Making their home in the open ocean, they rise to the surface at night to aggressively feed on small fish using barbed suckers. In the final days of February more than 200 of the squid were washed up on the beaches around Ancud, on the northern coast of the island of Chilo' in southern Chile. Further incursions have since taken place towards Calbuco, on the inner side of the Chacao channel and towards the southern part of the island along the coast, up to Castro in the middle of the big island of 'Los Lagos' region of the country. Strandings have also been reported in more northerly areas such as Chile's VIII region. Wondering why these deepwater animals unexpectedly made it to coastal waters is a matter of more than just scientific interest. Thousands of Chileans earn their livelihood from fishing in this part of the country, and these voracious cephalopods are known to prey on commercial fish including hake, sardines and anchovies. The squid themselves are a delicacy in some parts of the world but there is no local tradition of catching or consuming them. But an explanation for the incursions was available ñ from 800 km away in space. Envisat's Advanced Along Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR) instrument works like a space-based thermometer, taking the temperature of land and sea as it orbits the Earth. It can measure sea surface temperature (SST) to an accuracy of 0.3 degrees centigrade at a spatial resolution of one square km. A Chilean team is currently working with AATSR SST results in combination with ocean colour data from another Envisat instrument, the Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer (MERIS). The main goal of the project is to investigate the feasibility of a satellite-based early warning system for harmful phytoplankton blooms ñ explosive growths of sometimes toxic marine algae. "The AATSR results show the appearance of the squid was connected with changes in the water mass conditions off the coast of Southern Chile in recent weeks," says Dr Cristina RodrÌguez-Benito of oceanography company Mariscope Chilena. This part of the Chilean coast, like most western continental coasts, is subject to upwellings - cold, nutrient-rich waters rise from the oceans depths as prevailing winds blow warmer surface waters away. The phenomenon supports rich fisheries. But the AATSR data reveal that a coastal upwelling that typically influencing the waters between ChiloÈ and the mainland was not seen in the last week of February. "This caused an influx of warmer water, between 0.5 and 1.5 degrees, and also squid, which are attracted to steep temperature and salinity gradients in the sea where they find their food," adds RodrÌguez-Benito. "The squid ended up in a lens of cold water between warmer masses, and this carried them into the inner Gulf of Ancud area. "The decrease in water temperature in the inner areas can also have a direct effect on aquaculture, because the metabolic systems of fish species are very sensitive to such changes. Envisat's AATSR data registered a decrease of up to 3C. "Even more important than temperature is the indication of the entrance of a water mass poor in oxygen that could be the reason for the losses already registered in some aquaculture sites. "We are interested in such events as part of our main project because temperature gradients are often where new phytoplankton blooms occur. But the possibility of being able to predict these phenomena would be very useful also to the fishing industry." The team plans to present their experiences of using Envisat data in this way to a conference this month of the Chilean Civil Protection Organisation. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0323072405.htm

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Hentaikid Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,249	Giant squid are poisonous, their tissues are filled with ammonia. So no giant sushi meals for you, I'm afraid.