The Neon Flying Squid can fly through the air at over 11 meters per second (that’s almost 172 feeters per attwater). It’s coming for you, and there’s nothing you can do about it.
NASA Dooms Mankind: Sends Squid into Space
Squid embryos will rocket into space aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour’s last flight, and the penultimate flight of the shuttle program.
Giant Squid Can Fly: Destruction of Mankind Soon to Follow
BREAKING NEWS!
New evidence suggests that mankind’s most diabolical foe — the squid — has the ability to fly. The Bacliff Exploration Society will keep you updated on these disturbing new cephalopod developments.
Neritic Sounding Probe Status Update
League City, TX
A combined buoyancy and beacon test of the Neritic Sounding Probe (NSP) was deemed a failure after the primary battery developed a short during transport to the test facility located at Watergate Yachting Center.
Arrival inspection revealed that the battery compartment had melted into a sort of U shape and was hot to the touch. It was decided to quick-deploy the probe into the test tank (Clear Lake) to limit the thermal excursion while the tool bag was located and brought on line. It was noted at this time that the NSP just barely floated without the full electronics payload. It would unquestionably sink without additional buoyancy.
The Channel Locks were utilized by support personnel to gain access to the battery compartment and release the 10 D-cell batteries into the safety inspection area (grass near end of Pier-6) No fire was observed at this time. The batteries were then allowed to naturally cool in situ.
An incident investigation board was quickly convened consisting of K. Sullivan, S. Stewart, T. Campbell, and J. Eldridge. The meeting was held aboard the Bacliff Exploration Society’s principal research vessel “Solitaire”. Refreshments left over from Drowning Man 2010 were provided.
It was deemed that the cases of the D-cell batteries were positive polarity rather than the assumed negative polarity. A scuff in the plastic wrapping of the upper most battery cell caused a short to the copper strap used for the ground return path. This was responsible for the rapid discharge of the batteries which resulted in the runaway thermal excursion which made the battery compartment melt in a funky shape.
Redesign efforts are in full swing, but a schedule slip of 1 week is anticipated.
Kiwi Scientist To Attempt Record For Rearing Deep-Sea Squid In Captivity
New Zealand scientist Dr Steve O’Shea, well known for his study of giant squid, is attempting to break his own world record for keeping deep sea squid alive in captivity, as a warm up to his goal of one day raising a giant squid in a tank. Full Story