A giant worm-like creature has been found living beneath the sea in the Philippines.

It's the first time live specimens have been found by scientists studying the creature.

The video shows the giant shipworm being removed from a long, tube-shaped shell, which is made of calcium carbonate.

In the toe-curling clip, a long, black and slimy creature slides out of the tube and onto the table where it is examined.

Although it is called a shipworm, the creature is actually related to clams and mussels.