A neighbor of Algeciras has just found a giant squid, dead but very well preserved.It measures 4 meters.
It has been found in a beach of Algeciras, close by the Strait of Gibraltar. It is rare to see it on a beach, because they use to be eaten by cachalots.
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Several agencies have been interested in this squid; the first one has been the Classroom of the Sea of Malaga.
The Management Centre of the Marine Environment (Cegma) Strait, based in Algeciras (Cádiz), is studying a dead squid "almost four meters" in length was found Wednesday afternoon by a volunteer on the shore algecireña a beach, specifically in the area of Punta Carnero.
"Punta Carnero", Algeciras, Cadiz, Southern Spain, by gregoriomunoz, at flickr.com
"The Bay of Algeciras and Gibraltar from the old whaling of Getares" (a very known beach in Algeciras), Cadiz, Southern Spain, by epi, at flickr.com
According to Europa Press have detailed sources of the Provincial Delegation of Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment of the Junta at Cadiz, volunteers moved the animal to the Cala Arena and reported to Cegma technicians, who took charge of the squid .
The same sources explained that they have taken samples from the animal to understand its power and depth to the living. Currently it is in a cold room of Cegma and you have had the autopsy, as it is in an "optimal" and the intention is to "keep full" for exhibition and study. In fact, there are agencies that the Board have expressed their interest in the issue, as is the case of Circe.
Finally, from the Territorial Delegation underlined the "unusual" for this finding, because "although known to be living in the Strait because, in fact, are the staple food of sperm whales, it is very difficult to see and even more than reach the shore, especially so well preserved".
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