Flatirons Scuba & Travel

Italian scientists have released 130,000 common octopuses (and counting) to fight blue crabs that have proliferated in parts of the Mediterranean, to the detriment of local species. When fully grown, the octopuses that survive could eat up to four blue crabs per day. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/scientists-just-unleashed-an-army-of-130-000-baby-octopuses-to-fight-off-a-blue-crab-invasion/

🔥🦑 This is the STRIPED PYJAMA SQUID - The Squid With Amazing Stripes! ✨😲

Found in shallow coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific, the Striped Pyjama Squid is a small and fascinating cephalopod famous for its bold black-and-white striped pattern.

Its unusual body and curling arms make it look like it’s wearing a tiny striped pair of pajamas! 🥹🌊

This squid is also known for its unique way of waving one of its arms, creating a fascinating display as it moves along the seafloor.

✨ Did you know: The Striped Pyjama Squid can use its striped appearance as a warning signal to potential predators!

Flamboyant cuttlefish in action by UW.ART