Migrating Squid May Fly to Conserve Energy

Certain species of squid could choose to fly instead of swim to travel energy efficiently while migrating.
Migrating Squid May Fly to Conserve Energy
Study finds that squid can fly to conserve energy. Dan Hershman/Wikimedia Commons
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Study finds that squid can fly to conserve energy. (Dan Hershman/Wikimedia Commons)
Study finds that squid can fly to conserve energy. Dan Hershman/Wikimedia Commons

Certain species of squid could choose to fly instead of swim to travel energy-efficiently while migrating, according to new research presented at the American Geophysical Union’s Ocean Sciences Meeting on Feb. 20.