A mysterious sea creature up to 7 feet long, with 10 arms, a sharp beak and a ravenous appetite, has invaded ocean waters off Northern California. Packs of fierce Humboldt Squid attack nearly everything they see, from fish to scuba divers. KQED's Quest chats with the marine biologists who are working to discover why they've headed north from their traditional homes off South America.

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