The Fierce Humboldt Squid

latitude 37.503471, longitude -122.491108

QUEST SEASON PREMIERE. A mysterious sea creature up to 7 feet long, with 10 arms, a sharp beak and a ravenous appetite, has invaded ocean waters off Northern California. Packs of fierce Humboldt Squid attack nearly everything they see, from fish to scuba divers. Marine biologists are working to discover why they've headed north from their traditional homes off South America.

Air Date: Tuesday, Apr 1 2008 at 7:51AM
Duration: 10:02 Episode: 201 Segment: a
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Topics: Biology, Environment
Location: San Mateo County

 

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