These Caribbean reef squid are known to display beautiful changes in their color pattern! 🦑 Squid change color for a few reasons. First off, it's their way of blending in with their surroundings, keeping them safe from predators and helping them sneak up on their prey. They've got these special cells in their skin called chromatophores that let them do this trick. But it's not just about staying hidden. Squid also use color changes to talk to each other. They can signal things like 'back off' o

We encountered these inquisitive (and adorable) squid while on an expedition through the biodiverse seas of Indonesia!Squid are capable of changing the color and pattern of their skin in order to blend in with their surroundings or communicate with other squid. This ability is made possible by specialized cells called chromatophores, which can rapidly expand or contract to change their color. Video by @matthewunderwater #MarineMonday #Underwater #Cephalopods #Animals | Discovery