Squid School Surprisingly Near Surface!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 17:00
in Biology & Nature
Check out this photo, taken a few weeks ago in La Jolla, Southern California. What do you think is most striking about it?Some people might be surprised by the sheer number of squid in the photo--but rest assured, that's quite normal. This is the California market squid, a gregarious creature that often travels in large shoals. (Or should I say schools? They certainly seem to be swimming in a coordinated manner.)Other folks might find the squids' vivid colors astonishing--especially if they've ever purchased a box of market squid for bait or dinner:read more