Mysterious ball threatens Norway ... not really.

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This strange gelatinous ball - approximately 20 inches in diameter - was seen in the ocean off Norway last October. Apparently, it has been identified as a squid egg sack.

And this may be the only post about squid I have ever made. Blame my recent encounter with PZ.

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