Octopus nurseries: Apparent octopus nurseries were observed at two dive sites, Noyes Canyon and Gumby Ridge, during Seascape Alaska 5. At both locations, octopuses were observed brooding over their eggs with juveniles in the vicinity. This image was taken during Dive 18 at Gumby Ridge.
Octopus Nurseries
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Octopus nurseries: Apparent octopus nurseries were observed at two dive sites, Noyes Canyon and Gumby Ridge, during Seascape Alaska 5. At both locations, octopuses were observed brooding over their eggs with juveniles in the vicinity. This image was taken during Dive 18 at Gumby Ridge.