A colossal half-ton squid, believed to be the largest ever caught, may be destined for the microwave oven.
But researchers say they don't want to cook the massive creature - just defrost...
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said the squid, weighing an estimated 450kg (990lb),took two hours to land in Antarctic waters.
Local news said the Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni was about 10m...