FORT BRAGG – Dr. William Gilly will discuss Humboldt squid habits, migration and potential for squid fishery at a special event planned Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Fort Bragg.

The Noyo Harbor Commission is sponsoring “An Evening with Dr. William Gilly” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Fort Bragg Town Hall.

Together with the Noyo Harbor Commission, Dr. Gilly and Supervisor Kendall Smith will be discussing, in depth, the Humboldt squid, nicknamed "red devil" for its red color and fierce nature to attack everything in sight from fish to scuba divers, and their migration towards Northern California from their natural South American habitat.

The Humboldt squid holds great nutritional value and represents the potential for an extra revenue source for local commercial fishermen.

Additionally, the possibility of creating a squid fishery in Northern California by the Noyo Harbor District will be discussed.

The night will include a presentation and video by Dr. Gilly, comments by Supervisor Kendall Smith, a question and answer session and conclude with a Humboldt squid tasting and refreshments.

Dr. Gilly has a PhD from Washington University in physiology and biophysics, and he has worked with marine invertebrates for over thirty years, currently focusing on the biological, oceanographic and sociological factors of the ecology of Humboldt squid in the Sea of Cortez.

A current project involves working with the Mexican fishery scientists on developing a Squid fishery management plan in the Gulf of California where the Humboldt squid supports a valuable fishery, and more recently, Dr. Gilly and his group's research has been extended into central California.

All are invited and encouraged to attend; admission is free.

For more information contact Jim Burns or Joleen Kleinbach at the Noyo Harbor District, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or call 707-964-4719.