12:01 PM: “Washington’s squid are generally less than a foot long,” says this state Department of Fish and Wildlife page. Well – not this one that Carrie Ann photographed during this morning’s low tide. She says, “Looks to have a bit of wear and tear from hitting rocks and scavengers pecking at it, but still impressive to see up close.” Humboldt squid? Reminiscent of this one five years ago.
2:46 PM UPDATE: In comments, Lynn says it’s believed to be a “robust clubhook squid.”
SquidSitters reminds you not to get too close to a squid – its mother could be coming back for it!
Fukashima. I saw a documentary called “Godzilla” recently. Expect the city to soon be destroyed by giant reptiles.
Buzz, our favorite marine educator, has identified this as Moroteuthis robusta, or Clubhook Squid. You can read about it at http://www.thecephalopodpage.org/Mrobusta.php
“Release the kraken” FTW! The comments on here are always good stuff. And SquidSitters. That’s some good stuff too. We need more of this in our lives. Thanks for the chuckles. :)
I wonder why this guy washed up to the shore? Don’t they usually live at the very deep part of the ocean? Strange…
I think they live in a pineapple under the sea next to Spongebob. RIP Squidward.
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