During a dive off the picturesque coast of St. Vincent, I encountered one of the ocean’s most fascinating and mesmerizing creatures – the Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea). Equipped with my Panasonic GH5 in a Nauticam underwater housing, I captured this remarkable cephalopod.
The Caribbean reef squid is a master of disguise and communication, using its skin to create hypnotic color changes. This ability helps it blend into its surroundings, warn predators, or communicate with others in its group. Found throughout the Caribbean Sea, this species is often spotted near coral reefs, seagrass beds, and sandy bottoms, where they thrive in warm, tropical waters.
St. Vincent offers some of the most diverse underwater landscapes in the Caribbean. It’s no surprise this area is a hotspot for marine life enthusiasts, with its vibrant reefs and clear waters providing the perfect backdrop for capturing marine life on film.
Getting close to a squid requires patience and controlled movements. During this dive, I was fortunate to observe its natural behavior up close. From its darting movements to its dazzling light show, every second spent filming this squid felt magical.
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Really incredible! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for stopping by.
A pleasure, thank you!
Fabulous…. lucky you!
Fascinating! Imagine if humans had that same ability of colour changes to communicate our emotions. Your posts are always so informative and interesting!
Great video of the squid, it doesn’t look like you used lights which I think would have scared it away.
I had the lights set to low power during filming. In post, I used the new magnetic mask feature in FCP, which allowed me to restore the squid’s natural colors while subtly fading the background.
Oh they’re beautiful!!!
Nice video! It looks like a cool experience!
Thanks! It was pretty fun! Love these creatures.
Awesome information
Thanks!
I know some people don’t think Mers know much about land. We do take peeps into the sky. Your closeup photo of a squid looks exactly like a Stingray. A Stingray fish looks almost identical to a Stealth bomber. A splashing share.