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[–] 14 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

The Kraken only retreated because it knows a bigger shitstorm is rolling in that it wants to steer clear of. Kind of like if the forest suddenly goes quiet.

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  • [–] 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Oceanic acidification means that the kraken can no longer form its shell.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

    Well, duh. That's the whole reason it's been using ship hulls as temporary shells like a hermit crab. It receded because at its current size it finds military submarines more appropriate. Beside, it enjoys the warmth from the nuclear reactor.

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