Common Cuttlefish

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Cuttlefish are regular night dive encounters from March through June, hunting actively over the sandy floor and using their chromatophores to produce complex flashing patterns that stun prey. Breeding pairs can be found in the posidonia edges in spring, with females depositing black egg capsules on seagrass blades. Their intelligence is evident in night encounters — they often pause and observe divers with apparent curiosity before continuing their hunt.