squid fishing

Harvesting tentacled mollusks

Squid fishing is the practice of catching squid, typically at night using bright lights to attract them to the surface.

Commercial operations use specialized jigs—lures with rings of hooks—and may deploy large nets.

Recreational squid fishing is popular in coastal areas: We went squid fishing off the pier after dark.

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bioluminescence · chromatophores · coastal communities · netting · migration patterns · ocean currents · sustainable practices · spawning grounds · export trade · longlining · calamari · deep sea · Pacific Ocean · marine ecosystems · live bait

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