Yellow in the sun

Growing squid in captivity is not an easy process. If it were, then every cephalopod enthusiast would have done it. 

Finding squid eggs in the ocean, nurturing them in a tightly regulated aquarium until they hatch is only the first step. The hardest challenge is perhaps finding them an appropriate food source every day of their lives. 

The ocean is a vibrant and homogeneous place, and no matter which fishing technique you use, you're bound to pick up stragglers. Over time, the aquarium of a cephalopod-enthusiast is filled with many species of fish and ocean-dwelling creatures that are not suitable as a food source for squid. 

This yellow-eyed mullet has lived in captivity for 2 years, since being unintentionally captured during a feed fishing expedition. Today, we witnessed his release back into the ocean. 

Somehow, he could sense his imminent release, and swam excitedly in circles. Perhaps he felt the warmth of the sun on his back, after living under fluorescent room lighting since his capture. However he knew, he didn't hang around to discuss it...