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Best places to dive with Caribbean reef squid

Sepioteuthis sepioidea

A small, hovering squid usually seen in loose formations over the reef top, changing colour and texture as it communicates. Common in the shallows of the Lighthouse Reef walls, including the reef flats at the Aquarium and Long Caye.

Destinations ranked by how reliably caribbean reef squid is seen. The bars show the likelihood by month — never a guarantee. See the full species page for more.

Bonaire, Bonaire

Sighting likelihood by month
Month	Likelihood
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Seen in small groups over shallow reef, often near piers and on night dives; present year-round.

Lighthouse Reef, Belize

Sighting likelihood by month
Month	Likelihood
January	commonly seen
February	commonly seen
March	commonly seen
April	commonly seen
May	commonly seen
June	commonly seen
July	commonly seen
August	commonly seen
September	commonly seen
October	commonly seen
November	commonly seen
December	commonly seen

Present year-round on shallow reefs; no seasonal peak. Not formally assessed on the IUCN Red List.