Sepia officinalis – aka: Common Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish are wondrous creatures of the sea that are closely related to octopi and squid. Like the octopus, it is a master of camouflage and even shoots ink when threatened. This ink once was an important dye called sepia which was used by artists in painting. Cuttlefish are also a seafood delicacy, and their inner shell – cuttlebone – is used as beak-sharpeners for many exotic birds. They are native to the Mediterranean Sea and Eastern Atlantic Ocean.