A large dark red squid seen resting in front of a large Primnoa coral in Cordova Bay, Alaska, during Dive 11 of the Seascape Alaska 5 expedition. Scientists were lucky to observe this squid as it sat stationary for a few moments in front of the coral before releasing a plume of ink and swimming away.
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A large dark red squid seen resting in front of a large Primnoa coral in Cordova Bay, Alaska, during Dive 11 of the Seascape Alaska 5 expedition. Scientists were lucky to observe this squid as it sat stationary for a few moments in front of the coral before releasing a plume of ink and swimming away.