Several shortfin squid of the genus Illex make their way down a steep slope during Dive 09 of Windows to the Deep 2021. Squid of this genus were our constant companions throughout the dive.
Shortfin Squid
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Several shortfin squid of the genus Illex make their way down a steep slope during Dive 09 of Windows to the Deep 2021. Squid of this genus were our constant companions throughout the dive.