Some species of octopus, like the Coconut Octopus, stroll home on *two “legs”**that is, they lift six arms for disguise & walk using the back two arms.
Why? Because when swimming is tiring (one of their hearts actually stops when they swim!) they prefer the “walk home” mode.
Toxic Beauty: Many nudibranchs are brightly colored to signal that they are toxic or distasteful to predators. They obtain their toxins from the sponges they feed on and incorporate them into their own tissues. #ocean#nudibranchs#sea#diver#tourism#travel#discover#explore
Anemone shrimps are the ocean's cleanup crew! They munch on leftover food and debris, making them the tidying tidbits of the sea. Now you know! #shrimp#anemone#ocean
The Robust ghost pipefish. Did you know that one of the most astonishing traits of male pipefish is their role as pregnant fathers. In many species, it's the males that carry and give birth to the young[…] #fish#ocean#pipefish