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Science Express - Colossal squid - Steve O'Shea 

When: 1 May 2008,
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The biggest colossal squid ever caught has been attracting attention from around the world. The creature has been stored in Te Papa’s research facility awaiting examination and preservation for eventual display. Join world-renowned marine-biologist and squid expert Dr Steve O'Shea to discuss the findings from its dissection.

Download   Download the MP3   53.3MB, 58:14 (Click here if you need help).

More about the colossal squid
The Colossal Squid exhibition website

 

Proudly Supported by GNS Science and the Royal Society of New Zealand, Wellington Branch.

GNS Science   Royal Society of New Zealand

Steve O'Shea examining colossal squid hooks
Steve O'Shea examining a specimen found in 2003, reproduced courtesy of Kathrin Bolstad

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