Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Giant Sea Spider



Giant Sea Spiders found, photos and video online! Scientists have discovered Giant Sea Spiders in Antarctic waters and have collected some, among other creatures.

The scientists were sure to film the fascinating sea creatures that were about a foot in length. They also captured other odd sea creatures.

Martin Riddle, the Australian scientist who led the underwater research says: "Gigantism is very common in Antarctic waters -- we have collected huge worms, giant crustaceans and sea spiders the size of dinner plates..."

-taken from http://www.postchronicle.com/news/science/article_212131385.shtml

check out a video of them on the link below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWEw9jUHYMc


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