Sighting 5: ROV images of a Magnapinna squid at a depth of 3056 m.

The Magnapinna squid was greatly affected by turbulence from ROV thrusters during this brief observation. Several colour descriptions were necessary for this squid. (A) Ventral view of the Magnapinna squid showing pale mantle and proximal arms/tentacles. (B) Dorsal view showing dark orange-brown mantle and proximal arms/tentacles. (C) Dorsal view showing a pale pink-brown mantle and light brown proximal arms/tentacles. (D) Lateral view showing a pale mantle and dark orange-brown proximal arms/tentacles.