Vampire Squid from Hell Discovered | Washington DC News

Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 1m

A newly discovered deep-sea squid, dubbed the “vampire squid from hell,” has stunned scientists off California’s coast. Living in the eerie twilight zone, this bizarre creature flips its cloak-like webbing to reveal spiky defenses and thrives on drifting organic debris. Not a true squid, it belongs to its own unique order, Opisthoteuthida, and its scientific name, Vampyroteuthis infernalis, perfectly captures its haunting appearance. Observed via ROVs, it moves slowly and survives in low-oxygen waters, offering fresh insights into deep-sea biodiversity. Researchers are now unraveling its…