Humboldt Squid 2 (IMAGE) Stanford University Caption Stanford University biologist William Gilly holds a Humboldt squid. The creature, which can weigh over 100 pounds and grow over 6 feet long, once flourished off Baja, California. Credit William Gilly Usage Restrictions Courtesy of William Gilly License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.