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Neon Flying Squid

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 winhill 12 Feb 2013
Scientists have known for quite some time that squid have the capacity for short burst flight, but they've only known this through anecdotal accounts. Until recently, they've never actually been able to properly document the phenomenon, or get a sense as to how the mollusc pulls it off. Now, thanks to Jun Yamamoto of Hokkaido University, not only have the rumors been proven true — scientists have also figured out the mechanics behind squid flight.

Back in July 2011, Yamamoto and his team were tracking a large group of squid (Todarodes pacificus, also known as neon flying squid) about 370 miles (600 km) off the coast of Tokyo. As the boat got nearer, the 8-inch (20 cm) squid propelled themselves from the water where they remained airborne for a distance of 98 feet (30 meters) — and at the breakneck speed of 37 feet per second (11.2 m/s).

http://io9.com/5983316/marine-biologists-confirm-squid-can-fly-+-ready
Removed User 12 Feb 2013
In reply to winhill:

Unless I can see video footage of it then I won't believe it. For all we know they might have made it up.
 Frank4short 12 Feb 2013
In reply to winhill: Surely this story is 47 days too early?
 JH74 12 Feb 2013
In reply to winhill:

Did they harpoon and eat them afterwards in the name of science or is that too predictable a thing to say?

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