The Monterey Bay Aquarium (Monterey, CA) has a few tanks with cuttlefish
that I watched for a long time; they are fascinating little creatures.   It
was wonderful watching them change colors/patterns too!

http://www.mbayaq.org/

I'm about to go back for the second time in a few weeks.    It is absolutely
worth the visit from anywhere.   :)

Nancy Smith







-----Original Message-----
From: Mendel Singer [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 18 November, 2003 14:51
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Best places to observe cuttlefish?


Hi all,

I was wondering where are the best places to observe cuttlefish? Some
aquariums have, some don't, but even among those that have there are
differences. My interest is in ancient use of cuttlefish ink for use in
inks and dyeing, particularly as it relates to possibly being the source of
biblical blue dye. While I have read much about cuttlefish, and e-mailed
with experts, I have never seen a live cuttlefish. Ideally I'd like to see
them in a place where I might get to talk some with an expert, and maybe
have access to library resources I haven't seen.

I live in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, but I am willing to travel. I'm just short
of making my frequent flyer miles quota for the year so I thought I might
take a trip before the end of the year to finally see cuttlefish, and
hopefully get my research back on track again, after a long hiatus. This
research is a sideline, and my primary medical research has been too hectic
to allow me to pursue my cuttlefish research, but...I am anxious to get
going again.

Thank you in advance for the suggestions! I anxiously await your responses.

mendel



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