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Sperm Whale Surfacing w/ Giant Squid in its Mouth (lemmy.today)
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[–] Cocodapuf@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago (5 children)

I bet that squid is having a bad day. How long does it take for the bends to set in?

[–] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

depends on how much nitrogen is diffused through their bloodstream and soft tissues. for a creature living at those depths, I'd wager: not a lot.

also, nitrogen narcosis is probably not very noticeable compared to being clamped down by 20' jaws and dragged to the surface while being chewed.

[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I'd say the bends are the least of its problems.

[–] UnrepentantAlgebra@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Squids are naturally bendy so it's not a problem for them. Humans on the other hand have many bones, and so getting the bends is much more serious.

[–] Nolvamia@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

Or, the squid is having the best day ever, getting a piggy back ride from their bestest buddy whale.

Wheeee!

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago

For the squid, it's like being lifted into outer space.