CFMC UPDATES
JANUARY 2022
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LET'S FISH SQUID!
Species known as diamondback squid (Thysanoteuthis rhombus) and neon flying squid (Ommastrephes bartramii) are distributed along the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. They can live a year, approximately, and weigh 15 - 45 pounds, although they can reach 60 pounds. These squids inhabit deep waters, around 3,000 feet depth or more, beyond the island shelf. Also, they can be found while fishing for queen snapper (Etelis oculatus), wenchmen (Pristimoides macrotalphmus or P. aquilonaris), and swordfish (Xiphias gladius). If you fish for these species, adding squids to your catch is a good alternative.
Marcos Hanke fishing for squid.
Photos provided by: Marcos Hanke
Sautéed squid with vegetables.