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Framed Print of MEDUSA Unit
The device that has captured footage of live Giant Squid (Architeuthis dux) was invented by Dr. Edith Widder. The unit is called the MEDUSA. The machine has batteries, specialized camera systems, and specific lighting to capture squid without scaring them away. An arm that extends from the MEDUSA has a unit on it called an eJelly. The eJelly produces flashes of light in patterns that resemble bioluminescent organisms that live in the deep ocean. These flashes of light attract Giant Squid. It may be out of cutiosity or it could be a feeding response but the unit has worked both off of the coat of Japan and in the Gulf of Mexico. Because the MEDUSA draws wildlife in to collect photographs and video of live animals, the system is basically a camera trap. It can be lowered to abyssal depths but the sweet spot for Giant Squid appears to be at or near 700m depth. This image was taken of the unit being recovered by the RV Point Sur in the Gulf of Mexico, 2019, after it had successfully captured several video clips of a young Giant Squid. Image courtesy of the Journey into Midnight project, NOAA/OER. © Dante Fenolio / Science Source
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Bioluminescence Camera Deep Equipment Exploration Giant Glowing Light Lights Lure Medusa Natural Ocean Oceanic Oceanographic Oceans Photography Robot Squid Unit Units
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.3cm x 24.4cm (6.4" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
