by xeniaforever | Feb 5, 2017 | Science, Too Cute
Why not add a little cephalopod-y fun to one of the biggest snacking days of the year? One of our favorite dips is so simple to make, and it’s sure to please most anyone – combine 16 oz sour cream, 1 packet of powdered ranch dressing mix, 1 cup shredded... by Barry Brown | Jan 14, 2016 | Corals, Reef, Science
Good morning faithful ones, I have a spectacular Caribbean Reef Octopus crawling over a colony of delicate fire corals in search of something to eat for your viewing pleasure today. Most night dives we usually come across at least one octopus and it’s impossible to ignore them with their crazy colorful bodies that constantly change colors and their ability to crawl up and over anything on the reef, it’s truly cephalopod entertainment at it’s best!! This one here could have cared less about our being there and never missed a beat in his search for food which normally consists of small crabs or shells like Queen conchs or cowries, two of their favorite dinner items. I am still sick with the crud although I am not blowing my nose any more so that’s a major plus…. Have a great day out there, Barry NEWER POST: by Heidi dM | Dec 18, 2015 | Conservation, Science
Photo: BlairSnow I have finally found a present that I don’t need to reuse, reduce or recycle! It’s the “in” thing to give as a Christmas present this year and….you can even be a... by xeniaforever | Oct 8, 2015 | Cephalopods, Corals, Tanks
It’s World Octopus Day, and Rich Ross, a husbandry biologist specializing in cephalopods and coral at the California Academy of Sciences’ Steinhart Aquarium, is a guest host today on Reddit’s Science Ask Me Anything!... by xeniaforever | Jul 2, 2015 | Home Decor
Release the Kracken! A few simple touches can liven up the bath. How about a desert-island theme to give morning routines a taste of high-seas adventure?...
