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The normally nocturnal Humboldt squid are very visable in the shores of La Jolla, Calif. today. Some citizens and scientists have reportedly attributed the wash up to a an 4.0 magnitude earthquake that drove the squid up from the deapths of the sea. Others say that the squid, also known as the Jumbo flying squid, have been washing up on shore all week and all summer, not just today. Indeed, these master predators have been moving northward, and voraciusly consuming sea life as they go.
The squid have also been reported to menace to divers, tangling lines, and pulling at masks and tanks. The mystery surrounding the increased appearance of the squid continues. Some blame climate change for sending them north of their usual range. The exact nature of the disturbance is unknown. See the video and slideshow below for more about the story of the Giant Huboldt squid.
Also of interest: Study positively identifies giant squid presence in Gulf of Mexico
Across the Pacific giant Nomura's jellyfish invade the coast of Japan
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