Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Catch a jumbo squid in CA

The Los Angeles Times reports on the jumbo squid swarm off Newport Beach that has created a fishing frenzy.
The invasion of the jumbo squid in Orange County -- not to be confused with the exceedingly rare and much larger giant squid -- has prompted fishing-boat operators to add nighttime voyages.

The operators have reported that since Thursday evening, anglers have landed more than 1,000 of the squid.
Scientists say El Nino conditions and global warming are most likely bringing the cephalopds into the area.

Read the full story: Jumbo squid ink-jet their way to Newport Beach

Photo by Liz Garcia / Newport Landing Sportfishing

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