Day 11 Occy Tales Part 1 – Kimberley 2012
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The animals seen in these videos are being handled by experts who know how to avoid potential bites and stings. To avoid accidents it is recommended that all marine animals should be watched and not touched. Please enjoy the videos and remember to leave wildlife alone, both for their protection and yours.
This video is part 1 that examines the unique adaptations that octopuses have made for life on the reef, including loosing limbs and getting out of the water. We also observe that because so few experts have come to the area, there is an unexpectedly large diversity and number of undescribed octopus species on the reef flats.
These video diaries document the October 2012 field trip into remote areas of the Kimberley. This field trip was part of the Marine Life of Kimberley project to study and understand the marine biodiversity of the area.