Squid (Market)
About the Squid (Market)
The most commercially important squid species on the US West Coast. Monterey Bay squid fishery dates back to the 1860s. They live only 6-9 months but grow incredibly fast. They are among the most abundant cephalopods. They school in massive aggregations for spawning. Over 150,000 tons are caught annually. They are a key prey species for seals, whales, seabirds, and fish. They can change color rapidly. They are nocturnal. They produce light via symbiotic bacteria in their light organs. They are an essential link in the marine food web.
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