Dr. Lorian Schweikert is a scientist that recently had the opportunity to be part of a research team that studied deep water aquatic life in the Gulf of Mexico. They conducted a ton of research, and the biggest success of their study was capturing for the second time ever, live video of a giant squid. I talk with Lorian about the importance of this, the mystery of giant squid, and about many other species and experiences that were a part of her trip and study. This research was funded by the Ocean Exploration and Research Division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The success of the mission was due to the efforts of all involved, including the captain and crew of the research vessel, R/V Point Sur, and the science party (in alphabetical order after Dr. Johnsen): Dr. Sonke Johnsen – Lead Investigator  Dr. Heather Bracken-Grissom Dr. Dante Fenolio Alex Davis Dr. Tammy Frank Dr. Heather Judkins Dr. Megan McCall Dr. Nathan Robinson Ruchao Qian Dr. Lorian Schweikert Dr. Tracey Sutton Dr. Edith Widder If you have questions or suggestions for the show you can text Tom at 1 305-930-7346 This episode has been brought to you by Waypoint TV. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointsalt @waypointboating @waypointhunt @waypointoutdoorcollective Find over 150 full episodes of Saltwater Experience on Waypoint You can follow Tom Rowland on Instagram @tom_rowland and find all episodes and show notes at Tomrowlandpodcast.com Learn more about Tom's Television shows by visiting their websites: Saltwater Experience Into the Blue Sweetwater   Contact Tom through email: Podcast@saltwaterexperience.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices