How to Dive for Squid
Squid are invertebrate sea animals in the cephalopod class that also includes octopi and cuttlefish. There are dozens of varieties of squid, including the Humboldt, giant and European squid. They are arguably best known for emitting ink as a defense mechanism. You can dive with squid for the experience or to catch the squid for food.
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Instructions
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Decide what squid you want to see or catch and find out where the best place to find them is. Humboldt squid are most commonly found in deep waters off the coast of South America, but other kinds of squid can be found in most waters across the world.
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Find out what diving license is required. Humboldt squid are normally found between 200 and 700 meters down so a diving license and experience are required. Other squid are found much closer to the surface.
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Collect the right kit. This has a lot to do with how deep you will have to dive rather than protection from the squid. Squid are not dangerous to humans although they can be aggressive during mating season. Depending on the depth being dived to the correct oxygen mix air tanks will be required along with a scuba mask and wetsuit.
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Catch squid by simply lifting them out of the water. Aim the mouth away from you to avoid being squirted with ink. Squid which come close enough to the surface to be dived for are not dangerous. They can be kept alive in a bucket of salt water.
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Tips & Warnings
Squid are not dangerous to humans, but sharks, octopi and other animals in the same habitat might be.
Tours can be arranged to sea the giant and colossal squid, but these are much more specialized, require a lot of diving experience and will not involve diving for squid, but diving with squid.
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