Monday, August 8, 2011

Where's the Octopus?

Many of my friends have shared this on facebook (and the Science Friday Video podcast is part of my iTunes feed!)



I can tell you from personal experience, it is just as amazing as the video. When I lived on St. Croix, I saw several octopii while snorkeling. They would be totally invisible until I was right on top of them. Suddenly, they would spring into view and swim away. I was lucky enough that I never go inked!
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8 comments:

  1. ToadAugust 8, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Hale, You just made CERTAIN, I will never go near the water.

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  2. kkditherAugust 8, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Amazing footage. You can't believe your eyes.

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  3. MinnesotaChickAugust 8, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    THAT is freaky!! I watched the raw footage of it, it's amazing!

    Agree with Toad.. ever going near water!

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  4. OrbsCorbsAugust 8, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Just incredible! It's like computer generated graphics. How does a color blind, "dumb animal" (or encephalopod) evolve such an ability? I bet the military are all over this.

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  5. drewzepmeisterAugust 8, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    That is sooo cool! One thing I always wanted to do is go snorkeling..

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  6. Tender Heart BearAugust 8, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    That is so neat. I never knew that about them. Thank for letting me know!♥

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  7. BeejayAugust 8, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Wow...just wow!

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  8. SERAugust 9, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    That is amazing!

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