The team in this project also run a citizen science project for cephalopod observations and amazingly, the amazing citizens and students of La Paz are providing us with field observations of these wonderful animals.
Originally posted on National Geographic Open Explorer to shelldwellingoctopuses.
A couple of days ago we decided to go out and explore our study site again: Balandra. This is a beautiful place, with 7 white sand beaches and a mangrove area that is full of life (see the map of our
Octopuses are famous for their camouflage skills; however, they are also very good at hiding in shelters or dens. Apparently, each octopus has several dens to rest and feed in a certain area, within w
