Gary Bell/OceanwideImages.comA bigfin reef squid in the waters of Papua New Guinea
Don’t forget your light when diving at night in temperate and tropical waters where bigfin reef squid — Sepioteuthis lessoniana — are found. These eight-armed cephalopods are attracted to divers’ lights and produce iridescent metallic greens and reds when illuminated — and thus are a favorite of underwater photographers. This one was photographed in Papua New Guinea, but they’re found throughout the western Pacific and Indian oceans.
WHEN TO GO: Year-round
WHERE TO GO: M/V Chertan in Papua New Guinea
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BRING THIS ALONG
Courtesy of SeaLifeSea Dragon Mini 600
SeaLife’s Sea Dragon Mini 600 light is a compact, lightweight (3.4 ounces) powerhouse that pumps out 600 lumens of light. After the sun goes down, it’s perfect for shedding a little light on the reef and its night-loving creatures.
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