Squid
STATION J: Squid, like this Atlantic Oval Squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea), are cousins of octopus. While octopus tend to be solitary hunters, squid hunt in pairs or small groups. But WE don't need to worry; this species of squid is only about 5 inches (12 cm) long, and eats things like small fish and crabby creatures.
Watch out! The long spines of that black sea urchin are poisonous; don't touch 'em! Caroline Rogers
At Station K you'll see a relative of the black sea urchin that isn't poisonous.
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Did You Know?
One of the smallest lizards on St. John is the Dwarf Gecko. This tiny, inch-long reptile is native to the island, while many of the other geckos arrived on sailing ships in the 17th century. Dwarf Geckos feed on insects in the forest during the day, while most other geckos are nocturnal feeders.