New deep-sea 'Octopus Squid' discovered off Kollam coast DT Next dated 22nd November 2025

CMFRI, Library (2025) New deep-sea 'Octopus Squid' discovered off Kollam coast DT Next dated 22nd November 2025. DT Next.

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Researchers from the ICAR — Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute have discovered a new species of deep-sea squid from the Arabian Sea — the second confirmed species globally from the little-known genus Taningia. The new species, named Taningia silasii, or the Indian octopus squid, has been formally described in the international journal Marine Biodiversity. The newly discovered species has been named in honour of the late E.G. Silas, a pioneering marine biologist, former Director of CMFRI and former Vice Chancellor of Kerala Agricultural University, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to cephalopod research in India. The research team was led by CMFRI Principal Scientist Geetha Sasikumar and Technical Officer Sajikumar K.K. Shijin Ameri, and Toji Thomas, both researchers at CMFRI, were also part of the discovery team.

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