by Heidi dM | Jun 16, 2015 | Cephalopods, Invertebrates, Too Cute
The newest residents at the Henry Doorly Zoo have ten tentacles, swim via jet propulsion, squirt ink at potential danger and are masters of camouflage. Yes, the zoo has cuttlefish!!Sixteen dwarf cuttlefish are now on display near the giant Pacific octopus exhibit. ... by Kenneth Wingerter | Jun 5, 2015 | Cephalopods, Conservation, Corals, Fish, Invertebrates, Photography, Science, Technology
To this day, a mere 15% of the ocean bottom has been mapped. Recently, a team of researchers from the United States-supported National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has obtained a wealth of astonishingly clear video footage while mapping the ocean... by Justin Credabel | May 26, 2015 | Cephalopods, Contest, Corals, Invertebrates, MACNA, Photography, Reefs in Art, Science, Tanks, Too Cute
Last week’s tattoo teaser belonged to none other than Aquarist of the Year Rich Ross. Rich is well known for his love of cephalopods, and his mastery of some species is legendary. Aside from taking care of one of the world’s largest reef tanks, he can blow... by Francis Yupangco | May 15, 2015 | Cephalopods, Fish, Science
A giant squid was found washed up on a beach in New Zealand. The Kaikoura Marine Centre and Aquarium has frozen the giant squid and placed it on display at the aquarium. Giant squid are a rare deep sea species which are rarely glimpsed in their natural habitat, often... by Francis Yupangco | Apr 30, 2015 | Cephalopods, Funny
For all of you hockey fans out there, check out the Florida Aquarium’s unofficial mascots. The Octopus have now picked sides between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Detroit Red Wings... by Francis Yupangco | Mar 5, 2015 | Cephalopods, Funny, Tanks
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yez5IwQbTQs&w=560&h=315] Our favorite Houdini of the ocean has just made another high profile daring escape at the Seattle Aquarium. And I think its fair to say that those visitors at the Seattle Aquarium that day were...
