# Vampire Squid from Hell Discovered | San Jose News

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Podcast: [San Jose News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-jose-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463308)
Published: 2026-07-16T08:09:47+00:00
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A newly discovered deep-sea creature, dubbed the “vampire squid from hell,” has stunned scientists off California’s coast. Living at crushing depths over 3,000 feet, this ancient cephalopod defies expectations with its eerie defense—flipping its webbed cloak to reveal sharp spines. Not a true squid, it’s the last of its kind, surviving on marine snow in near-zero oxygen. Researchers are racing to uncover its secrets using submersibles, hoping to decode its reproduction and role in the abyss. This find underscores how much remains hidden in Earth’s unexplored oceans—and why every discovery deepens our awe of life’s resilience. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/49e07249146d3500

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