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SQUID & OCTOPUS
 Common Octopus(Octopus vulgaris) Harmless unless provoked. Its first—and most amazing—line of defense is its ability to hide in plain sight. Using a network of pigment cells and specialized muscles in its skin, the common octopus can almost instantaneously match the colors, patterns, and even textures of its surroundings. Predators such as sharks, eels, and dolphins swim by without even noticing it. |  Caribbean Reef Octopus(Octopus briareus) Harmless unless provoked. Mostly seen at night, the Caribbean Reef Octopus is an absolute master of disguise and one of the most intelligent known invertebrates. Individuals of this species can completely change their color from one moment to the next using specialized color cells called chromatophores. In doing so, they often perfectly blend with their surroundings, even when settled on a surface with multiple colors. |  Atlantic White Spotted Octopus(Octopus macropus) Harmless unless provoked - grows to a mantle length of 8in. with a total length of 59 in. This octopus is red, with white blotches on its body, and paired white spots on its arms. When it is disturbed, its colour becomes more intense, deimatic behaviour which may make it appear threatening to a potential predator. |
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 Caribbean Reef Squid (DAY)(Sepioteuthis sepioidea) Harmless - Also known as just the Reef Squid, is a small (20 cm) torpedo-shaped squid with fins that extend nearly the entire length of the body and undulate rapidly as it swims. The squid has recently become notable when it was discovered that it could fly out of the water; a discovery which finally led to identification of six species of flying squid. Often its referred to as a cuddle fish which is incorrect. |  Caribbean Reef Squid (NIGHT)(Sepioteuthis sepioidea) Harmless - At night this squid hunts for small fish and crustaceans. Often its referred to as a cuddle fish which is incorrect. |  Caribbean Reef Squid (INK)(Sepioteuthis sepioidea) This is often found a foot or so from the surface. Likely being chased by a predator the reef squid uses its ink to stun and escape from being eaten. The ink is harmless to humans and feels somewhat gelatinous. |
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