Common Cuttlefish

Photo: Katerina Kalogerini · CC BY

Common cuttlefish are abundant from early spring through autumn, drawn into the shallows by the rich prey base of shrimp, small fish, and crabs that inhabit the seagrass zone. Their ability to change colour and texture instantaneously makes them one of the most spectacular macro subjects in the Mediterranean. Mating aggregations occur in spring, with pairs performing elaborate colour displays before females deposit eggs on seagrass strands.