August 22, 2017 1 min read

Squid

Small squid are sometimes seen foraging about the water column on night dives around the harbour entrance. Living under the sand by day they are rarely seen, however small clusters of eggs which look like polystyrene balls are frequently seen stuck to protected areas of rocks in proof they are around.

Usually seen at around 5cm in length.


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