Squid
Large Eyed, Tubular Bodied Mollusks
Squid are intelligent animals that thrive in every ocean worldwide, including the freezing polar regions. Diving with squid is always a treat, as their rhythmic movements and electric coloration can be captivating. There are roughly 300 different squid species ranging in size, from the tiny bobtail squid, reaching only 10 millimeters (0.4 inches), to the giant squid, which can grow up to 12 meters (39 feet). No matter where you go diving, spotting a shoal of squid is always a possibility.
Squid is a fascinating mollusk species with many interesting characteristics. Special cells in their skin allow squid to change color at a moment’s notice. Squid have either 8 or 10 arms with two longer tentacles on the head-side of the body, a strong beak at their mouth opening used to kill prey, and can shoot black ink into the water when stressed as an escape mechanism. Check out the map below to see where you can go diving with squid.
Popular dive sites
Kızkalesi
18 Logged dives • 7 Sightings A region that starts from a rocky area in the southern part of an old and historical castle 250m from the shore, and gradually gets deeper as it goes deeper.Turkey
Scorpio House Reef
2939 Logged dives • 809 Sightings Perfect dive site for beginners, diving and snorkeling. The dive site in front of the center has an easy entrance accessible to all starting from 2m to 12-14m with a small wreck on the right side of the tip.Portugal
Saporken Dive Site
228 Logged dives • 49 Sightings Head straight out from Saporkren village with shore access straight into the water where you will find calm conditions and a beautiful fringing reef.Indonesia
Hatsushima Island
339 Logged dives • 46 Sightings It is the only inhabited remote island in Shizuoka Prefecture, about 10 km off the coast of Atami, which can be reached in 30 minutes by ferry. After crossing the island, you can go beach diving or boat diving.Japan
