Today we had the pleasure of encountering 2 groups of Caribbean Reef Squid on our dive. Each group was composed of 3 individuals. Two squid in the first group were about 10 to 12 inches long, and one was quite a bit smaller, at about 6 inches. Despite their size differences, they moved gracefully together, like synchronized swimmers. Squid are often very curious, and will hang around to watch and approach divers who are calmly watching them. They are capable of changing color rapidly, and may use coloration changes to communicate with other squid.
The bottom photo shows the little squid with one of the larger squid in its group. The middle two photos are close-ups of one large squid and the little squid.
The top photo shows the approachable second group of squid. They were similarly sized, at 10 to 12 inches.
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