We’ve been led to believe that these so-called “giant octopus” carcasses are proof of the existence of Octopus giganteus, a monstrous creature lurking in the depths of the ocean. But I’m here to tell you, the evidence doesn’t hold water.
The Samples
We’ve obtained samples of two large carcasses – one that washed up in Florida in 1896, and another in Bermuda in 1988. Both were initially attributed to this elusive “giant octopus.” But our analysis tells a different story.
The Findings
Electron microscopic and biochemical tests reveal that these carcasses are not the remains of some colossal cephalopod. No, my friends, they are simply masses of pure collagen – the building blocks of vertebrate skin. The Florida sample comes from a massive homiotherm (warm-blooded creature), while the Bermuda specimen is from a poikilotherm (cold-blooded animal).
The Conclusion
So, where does this leave us? The Bermuda Blog, the supposed smoking gun, is nothing more than a red herring. There is no evidence to support the existence of Octopus giganteus. The truth is, the powers that be want us to believe in these mythical sea monsters, to distract us from the real conspiracies at play.
But I won’t be deterred. I’ll keep digging, keep searching for the truth, no matter how deep it’s buried. Because the truth is out there, my friends. And I won’t rest until I uncover it.
Update, Just the Facts
The Bermuda Blob refers to two large, unidentified marine creatures that washed ashore on the island of Bermuda in 1988 and 1997.
The first Bermuda Blob was discovered in May 1988 by fisherman and treasure hunter Teddy Tucker in Mangrove Bay. Tucker described the blob as being 2.5 to 3 feet thick, very white and fibrous, with five “arms or legs” resembling a disfigured star.[1][3][4] Initial analysis in 1995 suggested the remains were from a large, poikilothermic (cold-blooded) sea creature, possibly a large bony fish or shark/ray.[1][2] However, subsequent genetic analysis in 2004 confirmed that the 1988 Bermuda Blob was actually the remains of a whale.[1][2]
The second Bermuda Blob was found in January 1997. Analysis in 2004 indicated that this second blob was also the remains of a whale, specifically a large mass of adipose (fat) tissue.[1][3][4]
So in summary, despite initial speculation that the Bermuda Blobs were the remains of some unknown, cryptid sea creature, scientific analysis has conclusively shown that they were simply the decomposed remains of whales that had washed ashore.[1][2]
St. Augustine Monster
The St. Augustine Monster was a large, unidentified carcass that washed ashore near St. Augustine, Florida in 1896. The key facts about the St. Augustine Monster are:
- – In late November 1896, two boys discovered a large, pear-shaped blob of grayish flesh washed up on Anastasia Island near St. Augustine. The carcass was around 21 feet long, 7 feet wide, and estimated to weigh 7 tons.[6][7]
- – Local physician Dr. DeWitt Webb examined the carcass and initially believed it to be the remains of a gigantic octopus, which he tentatively named Octopus giganteus.[6][7][8]
- – Webb sent samples and descriptions to the leading expert on cephalopods at the time, Professor A.E. Verrill of Yale. Verrill initially agreed it was a colossal octopus, but later retracted this conclusion after further examination.[8]
- – Verrill determined the carcass was actually the remains of a decomposed whale, likely a sperm whale, that had been mutilated by scavengers.[8]
- – However, the idea of the St. Augustine Monster being a giant, undiscovered octopus persisted for decades, despite scientific evidence to the contrary.[7][8][9]
- – In the 1990s, further analysis using electron microscopy and biochemistry confirmed the carcass was whale remains, not an octopus.[8] A 2004 DNA analysis also confirmed it was from a whale.[7]
In summary, the St. Augustine Monster was initially thought to be a new species of gigantic octopus, but was later determined to be the decomposed remains of a large whale. The legend of the “monster” lived on despite the scientific evidence.[6][7][8][9]
Octopus Giganteus, Mythical but Possible
It is possible that a giant undiscovered octopus could exist in the oceans. There are likely many large marine animals yet to be discovered, especially in the deep ocean. [11][12]
Scientists estimate that two-thirds of marine life has yet to be discovered, and that there could be millions of unknown species, including large animals like giant squid and tusked whales. [12] Recent expeditions have revealed numerous new species of deep-sea creatures, including a 1.4-meter-long slickhead fish and a ghostly white “Casper” octopus. [12][13]
Additionally, researchers have discovered several previously unknown octopus nurseries and breeding grounds in the deep ocean, suggesting the possibility of undiscovered octopus species. [4] The deep ocean remains one of the most mysterious and unexplored environments on Earth, so the existence of a giant undiscovered octopus cannot be ruled out. [11][12][15]
Citations
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Augustine_Monster
[2] https://staughs.com/st-augustine-sea-monster/
[3] https://daily.jstor.org/the-myth-of-the-st-augustine-monster/
[4] https://oldcityghosts.com/the-st-augustine-monster/
[5] https://siarchives.si.edu/blog/saint-augustine-monster
[6] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermuda_Blob
[7] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29281359/
[8] https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Bermuda_Blob
[9] https://breezewiki.com/cryptidz/wiki/Bermuda_Blob
[10] https://www.cryptopia.us/site/2010/01/bermuda-blob-bermuda/
[11] https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/biology-fields/what-large-completely-undiscovered-animals-still-exist.htm
[12] https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230209-how-deep-sea-creatures-are-discovered
[13] https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/05/25/deep-sea-mining-environmental-impacts/
[14] https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/08/230823165417.htm
[15] https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/23030491/ocean-scientific-mysteries-unexplainable-podcast
