Jumbo cannibalistic squid and other unusual visitors are appearing more frequently in West Coast waters, while B.C.'s iconic salmon have suffered record-low numbers. Whether it's due to climate change alone or a combination of other factors, the Pacific Northwest Coast overall has been seeing more unique creatures in recent years, such as ocean sun fish and even jumbo squid that can reach two metres long and weigh up to 50 kilograms. In the 1950s these predatory squids were spotted in northwest waters, but that was rare. Now, Humboldt squids -- known also as red devils in Mexico -- have been appearing more often near the west coast of Vancouver Island since about 2004. Read the full story... Last weekend on southern Vancouver Island, three strange fish finds occurred. A prehistoric-looking Pacific longnose lancet fish threw itself onto the rocks of Gordons Beach, a barracuda washed up on Witty's Lagoon beach in Metchosin and a six-gill shark washed up in Port Renfrew. Warmer ocean temperatures may be luring creatures like the jumbo squid to Vancouver Island, said Brian Riddell, division manager for salmon and fresh water ecosystems at Nanaimo's Pacific Biological Station. It's just one of several changes to ...