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July 15, 2019
The underwater camera spotted this Giant Pacific Octopus.
Photo: NOAA Drop Camera
Data obtained using an underwater camera can help determine what species of rockfish are being underrepresented by the groundfish program. One of the many perks of being on the 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. shift is that I get to watch the drop camera in action! The images are recorded and also seen in real time on a computer screen on the boat. We have seen rocks, of course, but also jellyfish, sea whips, crabs, octopi, sea stars, and a wide variety of fish... It is fascinating to see what is happening deep beneath the boat. It’s kind of like virtual scuba diving!Read the blog post
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How many hearts does YOUR valentine have?
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Saturday was World Octopus Day! Not everyone gets to have suction cups on their arms.
An octopus has three hearts.